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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (26,900 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Sprinter Transporter or Renault Trafic Bus?

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more power

Renault Trafic Bus

  • moderately more efficient
  • very slightly lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Sprinter Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 26,900 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,291 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Trafic Bus

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 Sprinter Transporter offers slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus is significantly faster – reaching 174 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 84 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers slightly 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 Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is very slightly lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 11,500 L more than the Renault Trafic Bus.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries substantially more – 2,641 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,659 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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 £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 194 - 444 km
Mercedes Sprinter Transporter
Renault Trafic Bus

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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
26,900 - 72,900 £
Price
38,200 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
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
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Height
1,973 - 1,974 mm
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Max trunk capacity
3,200 - 4,000 L
Payload
577 - 2,641 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 - 174 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
1,950 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General

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