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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Renault Trafic Bus?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • clearly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Citan Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,826 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 Renault Trafic Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is considerably lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 650 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries somewhat more – 982 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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 £21,700
Citan Transporter

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 262 - 290 km
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

The Mercedes Citan is a practical, city-friendly van that blends Mercedes' premium touches with sensible commercial utility — it's nimble in tight streets, easy to load, and feels more polished than its price suggests. For small-business owners who want something professional-looking without fuss, the Citan is a dependable workhorse that won’t embarrass you at client meetings and is surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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