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Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Renault Trafic Transporter comparison

Compare performance (190 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (41,400 £ vs 38,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Bus or Renault Trafic Transporter?

Mercedes Sprinter Bus vs Renault Trafic Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Bus

  • slightly more power
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Renault Trafic Transporter

  • barely cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Trafic Transporter is barely cheaper – starting at 38,100 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Bus costs 41,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,286 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Bus with 9.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Trafic Transporter

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 offers slightly more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Sprinter Bus is visibly faster – reaching 159 km/h, while the Renault Trafic Transporter tops out at 110 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Bus delivers somewhat more torque with 450 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is noticeably lighter – 1,848 kg compared to 2,356 kg. The difference is around 508 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries very slightly more – 1,222 kg compared to 1,144 kg. That’s a difference of about 78 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter 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.

from £38,100
Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 240 - 318 km
Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Renault Trafic Transporter

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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 Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Mercedes Sprinter Bus
Renault Trafic Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
41,400 - 55,900 £
Price
38,100 - 43,500 £
Consumption L/100km
9.3 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
244 - 322 g/km
co2
0 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,356 - 2,559 kg
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,932 - 6,967 mm
Length
5,480 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
2,633 - 2,659 mm
Height
1,967 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,300 L
Payload
814 - 1,144 kg
Payload
899 - 1,222 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
114 - 190 HP
Power HP
122 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 13.6 s
Max Speed
150 - 159 km/h
Max Speed
110 km/h
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
84 - 140 kW
Power kW
90 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

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