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Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (39,600 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes CLA Coupe or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Mercedes CLA Coupe vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes CLA Coupe

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • barely cheaper
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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.

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

CLA Coupe

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 Transporter is barely cheaper – starting at 38,100 £ , while the Mercedes CLA Coupe costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,539 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLA Coupe uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is substantially more efficient: consuming 12.3 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Renault Trafic Transporter. That’s a difference of about 8.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes CLA Coupe offers clearly more range – reaching up to 792 km, about 474 km more than the Renault Trafic Transporter.

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 CLA Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 354 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLA Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLA Coupe delivers noticeably more torque with 515 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

CLA Coupe

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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes CLA Coupe is very slightly 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 substantially more – 1,222 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 767 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLA Coupe is far 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 £39,600
CLA Coupe

Mercedes CLA Coupe

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 542 - 792 km
Mercedes CLA Coupe
Renault Trafic Transporter

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Dimensions and Body

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Mercedes CLA Coupe

The Mercedes CLA Coupe cuts a rakish silhouette that blends sporty coupe lines with everyday practicality, giving style-minded buyers a premium image without shouting. Inside it feels more luxurious than its size suggests, with a slick cabin, intuitive tech and a composed ride — the kind of car that parties in the city and still shows up polished on Sunday morning.

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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 CLA Coupe
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,600 - 60,000 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
12.3 - 12.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
542 - 792 km
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 120 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,695 - 2,135 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
405 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 455 kg
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 8.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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