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

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?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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.

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.

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 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.

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Renault Trafic Bus

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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 12.7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 27.1 - 31.5 kWh
  • Electric Range : 194 - 444 km

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

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.

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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 Transporter
Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
26900 - 72900 £
Price
38200 - 54400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 333 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2052 - 3166 kg
Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5932 - 7367 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
1993 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
2331 - 2663 mm
Height
1973 - 1974 mm
Max trunk capacity
9000 - 15500 L
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
Payload
577 - 2641 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, 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 - 204 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
90 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 - 150 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
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter have?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.