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Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (42,600 £ vs 33,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes C Class Wagon or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Mercedes C Class Wagon vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes C Class Wagon

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

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • markedly cheaper
  • substantially more electric range

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

C Class Wagon

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Wagon costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,399 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Wagon uses 0.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers substantially more range – reaching up to 318 km, about 206 km more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

Trafic Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C Class Wagon offers clearly 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 Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes C Class Wagon is noticeably faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Transporter tops out at 174 km/h. The difference is around 106 km/h.

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

C Class Wagon

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Wagon is barely lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 93 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 8,900 L, about 7,525 L more than the Mercedes C Class Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries substantially more – 1,222 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 657 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Wagon 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 £42,600
C Class Wagon

Mercedes C Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.4 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 11 - 112 km
Mercedes C Class Wagon
Renault Trafic Transporter

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Mercedes C Class Wagon

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Mercedes C Class Wagon
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,600 - 104,400 £
Price
33,200 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
11 - 112 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
11 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 206 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 60 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,755 - 2,235 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,751 - 4,842 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,820 - 1,900 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,474 mm
Height
1,967 - 2,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,375 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 8,900 L
Payload
440 - 565 kg
Payload
848 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 680 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
232 - 280 km/h
Max Speed
110 - 174 km/h
Torque
250 - 1,020 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 500 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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