Renault Kangoo 2005 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 61 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes B class is a more dynamic driving. Renault Kangoo engine produces 48 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes B class. Due to the lower power, Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Kangoo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Kangoo consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that by driving the Renault Kangoo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Kangoo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.60 m | |
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Renault Kangoo is smaller, but higher. Renault Kangoo is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2245 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Kangoo has 106 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The Mercedes B class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 1.5 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`200 | 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 45 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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