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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Renault Trafic Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (190 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (41400 £ vs 38200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Renault Trafic Bus?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

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

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Trafic Bus has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38200 £, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41400 £. That’s a price difference of around 3144 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Trafic Bus manages with 6.70 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.30 L. The difference is about 2.60 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus has a a bit edge – offering 190 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus performs somewhat better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus tops out at 159 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Sprinter Bus pulls to a small extent stronger with 450 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.

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 decisively more seating capacity – 9 vs 2.

In curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is somewhat lighter – 2031 kg compared to 2356 kg. The difference is around 325 kg.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Sprinter Bus a bit takes the win – 1144 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 162 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Renault Trafic Bus proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Trafic Bus is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Renault Trafic Bus

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus

The Mercedes Sprinter is the go-to people-mover for operators and families who want robust practicality wrapped in a premium feel, with a flexible interior that can be tailored from shuttle to mobile office without breaking a sweat. Sporting the three-pointed star and the driving manners of a tall estate, the Sprinter Bus is comfortable, dependable and refreshingly easy to live with day after day.

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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 Sprinter Bus
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
41400 - 55900 £
Price
38200 - 54400 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2356 - 2559 kg
Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5932 - 6967 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
1993 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
2633 - 2659 mm
Height
1973 - 1974 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
Payload
814 - 1144 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 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
Is the Mercedes Sprinter Bus offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include 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.