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Mercedes Marco Polo vs Renault Trafic Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (237 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (57500 £ vs 38200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Marco Polo or Renault Trafic Bus?

Mercedes Marco Polo

Renault Trafic Bus

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

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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38200 £, while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57500 £. That’s a price difference of around 19246 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Trafic Bus manages with 6.70 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.40 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

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 Mercedes Marco Polo has a evident edge – offering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Marco Polo is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.60 s. That’s about 3.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Marco Polo performs slightly better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Bus tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Marco Polo pulls evident stronger with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

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 convincingly more seating capacity – 9 vs 4.

In curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is evident lighter – 2031 kg compared to 2450 kg. The difference is around 419 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Marco Polo performs somewhat better – up to 4630 L, which is about 630 L more than the Renault Trafic Bus.

When it comes to payload, Renault Trafic Bus noticeable takes the win – 982 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 332 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Renault Trafic Bus shows itself to be wins solidly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £38,200
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 7.2 L
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Mercedes Marco Polo
Renault Trafic Bus

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Mercedes Marco Polo

The Mercedes Marco Polo is a posh, travel-ready camper that blends van practicality with Mercedes comfort, turning long trips into glamping adventures rather than endurance tests. Clever interior packaging and sensible luxury make it a top pick for buyers who want the prestige of a star on the grille without losing everyday usefulness.

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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 Marco Polo
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Costs and Consumption
Price
57500 - 82600 £
Price
38200 - 54400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
194 - 218 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2450 - 2545 kg
Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
Trunk capacity
670 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5140 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
1975 mm
Height
1973 - 1974 mm
Max trunk capacity
4630 L
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
Payload
555 - 650 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
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
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1950 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault

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What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Marco Polo have?

The Mercedes Marco Polo is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.