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Mercedes Citan vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Renault Trafic Bus?

Mercedes Citan vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • markedly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Citan

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Citan is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,124 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

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 Renault Trafic Bus offers markedly 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 visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

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

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 Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is clearly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 475 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries visibly more – 982 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 338 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan sits just ahead overall 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 £22,400
Citan

Mercedes Citan

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 265 - 280 km
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Mercedes Citan

The Mercedes Citan is a clever urban van that dresses sensible practicality in a surprisingly premium suit, making light work of deliveries and family duties without feeling like a workhorse. With a calm, car-like driving feel, clever interior packaging and the Mercedes badge up front, it’s a smart pick for buyers who want function with a touch of luxury and a wink of personality.

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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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Mercedes Citan
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, 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
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 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
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Citan have?

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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