Compare performance (292 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (45,900 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQB or Renault Trafic Bus?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Renault Trafic Bus is a bit cheaper – starting at 38,200 £ , while the Mercedes EQB costs 45,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,630 £.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQB offers substantially more power – delivering 292 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 122 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQB is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus is barely faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Mercedes EQB tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 14 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQB delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.
In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is very slightly lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,105 kg. The difference is around 74 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Renault Trafic Bus offers clearly more capacity – up to 4,000 L, about 2,290 L more than the Mercedes EQB.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries significantly more – 982 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 547 kg.
The Mercedes EQB 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 EQB is an electric compact SUV that dresses Mercedes' premium feel in practical clothing, with flexible seating and a serene, composed ride that turns everyday errands into a small luxury. It won't thrill the enthusiast, but for buyers who want a smart, spacious and well-made EV with tasteful tech and real-world usability, the EQB is a sensible, slightly buttoned-up choice that impresses without shouting.
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
45,900 - 58,900 £
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Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.2 - 17.2 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
468 - 535 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
70.5 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 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
SUV
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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
5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,105 - 2,170 kg
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
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Trunk capacity
495 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
4,684 mm
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Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
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Width
1,834 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Height
1,654 - 1,689 mm
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Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,710 L
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Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
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Payload
435 kg
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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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
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
190 - 292 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Max Speed
160 km/h
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Max Speed
161 - 174 km/h
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Torque
385 - 520 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
140 - 215 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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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
A
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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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