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BMW iX vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (659 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (71,600 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW iX or Renault Trafic Bus?

BMW iX vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

BMW iX

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

iX

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Renault Trafic Bus is significantly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the BMW iX costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 37,004 £.

Trafic Bus

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW iX offers significantly more power – delivering 659 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 489 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW iX is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW iX delivers considerably more torque with 1,015 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 635 Nm more.

iX

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is noticeably lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,525 kg. The difference is around 494 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries significantly more – 982 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 407 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW iX stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £71,600
iX

BMW iX

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 659 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 600 - 701 km
BMW iX
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW iX

The BMW iX arrives like a tech-rich luxury SUV that refuses to shout, offering a serene yet authoritative road presence that suits both city commutes and long-distance cruising. Inside, its minimalist cabin wraps high-quality materials and clever interfaces around a driver-focused layout, making it feel more like a forward-thinking lounge than just another electric appliance — and yes, it still delivers the dynamic driving character you'd expect from a BMW.

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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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BMW iX
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
71,600 - 108,400 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
600 - 701 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,525 - 2,655 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,970 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
505 - 575 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
408 - 659 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
700 - 1,015 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
300 - 485 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Renault
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