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Mercedes E Class vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

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?

Mercedes E Class vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Mercedes E Class

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

Renault Trafic Bus

  • visibly cheaper

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

E Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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 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.

E Class

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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E Class

Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
Mercedes E Class
Renault Trafic Bus

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Mercedes E Class

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.

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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 E Class
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
39 - 172 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
Payload
530 - 640 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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