Renault Kangoo 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.7 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: | 82 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Renault Kangoo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Kangoo engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Renault Kangoo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Kangoo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Kangoo could require 75 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 A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Almera, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes A 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: | 4.00 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.83 m | 1.58 m | |
| Renault Kangoo is 39 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Kangoo is 25 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2600 litres | 1740 litres | |
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Renault Kangoo has more luggage capacity. Renault Kangoo has 260 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kangoo (by 860 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kangoo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Renault Kangoo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Kangoo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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