Compare performance (585 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (78,900 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or Renault Trafic Bus?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Renault Trafic Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 44,345 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.
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 GLE offers significantly 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 GLE is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 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 slightly lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 359 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries noticeably more – 982 kg compared to 770 kg. That’s a difference of about 212 kg.
The Mercedes GLE is far ahead 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.
The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.
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
78,900 - 115,800 £
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Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 104 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
72 - 241 g/km
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
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Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
495 - 770 kg
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
309 - 585 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 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
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
227 - 430 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Renault
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