Compare performance (585 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes E Class or Renault Trafic Bus?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Renault Trafic Bus is visibly cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,251 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.
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 E Class offers clearly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.
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 E Class is a bit lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 221 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries noticeably more – 982 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 342 kg.
The Mercedes E Class 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.
The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.
detailsThe 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 |
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Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
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Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
39 - 172 g/km
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co2
175 - 189 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Sedan
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
5
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Seats
8 - 9
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
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Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
-
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Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
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Width
1,880 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
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Payload
530 - 640 kg
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
186 - 585 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
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Torque
320 - 750 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
137 - 430 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Renault
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