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Mercedes GLB vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (354 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (43,200 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLB or Renault Trafic Bus?

Mercedes GLB vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Mercedes GLB

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  • substantially more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • clearly 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

GLB

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 Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLB costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,630 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLB uses 5.7 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 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 GLB offers substantially 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 GLB is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

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

GLB

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Mercedes GLB is a bit lighter – 1,840 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 191 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries substantially more – 982 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 477 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLB 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 £43,200
GLB

Mercedes GLB

  • Engine Type Electric, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 156 - 354 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 431 - 631 km
Mercedes GLB
Renault Trafic Bus

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Mercedes GLB

The Mercedes GLB is a compact luxury SUV that blends smart packaging with a polished, composed driving experience. Its flexible interior and premium feel make it a sensible pick for buyers who want Mercedes comfort and practicality in a smaller footprint.

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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 GLB
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,200 - 62,400 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 15.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
431 - 631 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 138 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,840 - 2,280 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
540 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,861 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 505 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 354 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
280 - 515 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 260 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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