Compare performance (204 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (26900 £ vs 38200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Renault Trafic Bus?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 26900 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11291 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Trafic Bus manages with 6.70 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.90 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.
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 Transporter has a somewhat edge – offering 204 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus performs convincingly better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 90 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Sprinter Transporter pulls somewhat stronger with 450 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers decisively more seating capacity – 9 vs 3.
In curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is minimal lighter – 2031 kg compared to 2052 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter performs convincingly better – up to 15500 L, which is about 11500 L more than the Renault Trafic Bus.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes Sprinter Transporter clearly takes the win – 2641 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 1659 kg.
The Mercedes Sprinter 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.
The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.
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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
26900 - 72900 £
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Price
38200 - 54400 £
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
194 - 444 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 333 g/km
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co2
175 - 189 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
3
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Seats
8 - 9
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2052 - 3166 kg
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Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
5932 - 7367 mm
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Length
5080 - 5480 mm
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Width
1993 mm
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Width
1956 mm
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Height
2331 - 2663 mm
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Height
1973 - 1974 mm
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Max trunk capacity
9000 - 15500 L
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Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
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Payload
577 - 2641 kg
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
114 - 204 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Max Speed
90 km/h
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Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
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Torque
300 - 450 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
84 - 150 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
1950 cm3
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Engine capacity
1997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Renault
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The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.