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Mercedes EQT vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (122 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (27,800 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes EQT or Renault Trafic Bus?

Mercedes EQT vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Mercedes EQT

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

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

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

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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.

Mercedes EQT is noticeably cheaper – starting at 27,800 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,793 £.

Trafic Bus

Engine and Performance:

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 Renault Trafic Bus offers visibly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Bus is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers visibly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 135 Nm more.

EQT

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 Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes EQT is marginally lighter – 1,925 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries clearly more – 982 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 451 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Bus is clearly superior 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 £34,600
Trafic Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Mercedes EQT
Renault Trafic Bus

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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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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 EQT
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
457 - 531 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
245 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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