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Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (41,300 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C-Class Saloon or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Mercedes C-Class Saloon vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • barely cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C-Class Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Trafic Transporter is barely cheaper – starting at 38,100 £ , while the Mercedes C-Class Saloon costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,228 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon uses 4.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 318 km, about 307 km more than the Mercedes C-Class Saloon.

Trafic Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 510 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C-Class Saloon delivers significantly more torque with 1,020 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm more.

C-Class Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Saloon is barely lighter – 1,695 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 153 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries significantly more – 1,222 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 652 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon 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 £41,300
C-Class Saloon

Mercedes C-Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 km
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Mercedes C-Class Saloon

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,300 - 103,400 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
119 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,165 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 570 kg
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes C-Class Saloon have?

The Mercedes C-Class Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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