Renault Kangoo 2008 vs Mercedes B class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kangoo engine produces 4 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Kangoo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Kangoo could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kangoo consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Kangoo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kangoo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes B class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.60 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1977 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Renault Kangoo has 106 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 268 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Renault Kangoo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`982 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3800 | |
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