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Mercedes T Class vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (23,000 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes T Class or Renault Clio?

Mercedes T Class vs Renault Clio: Key differences

Mercedes T Class

4 (1 Reviews)
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Renault Clio

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

T Class

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Clio is markedly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mercedes T Class costs 23,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,910 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes T Class with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Clio

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Renault Clio offers moderately more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Clio is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes T Class delivers clearly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 190 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

T Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Clio is clearly lighter – 1,202 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 354 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes T Class carries markedly more – 630 kg compared to 463 kg. That’s a difference of about 167 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Clio is clearly superior 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 £17,100
Clio

Renault Clio

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.1 - 5.2 L/100km
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Mercedes T Class

The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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Reviews Mercedes T Class

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Derek Woolfson
20 May 2026, 17:10:55

Better all around

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Reviews Renault Clio

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technoman
31 Mar 2026, 08:36:27

Having owned a clio now for the last 8 years we have found the 0.9ltr engine to work well both around town and on motorways . Averaging around 45mpg on mixed driving. The 3 cylinder engine has no cambelt to worry about . Interior has worked and worn well . No defects at all during owner ship BUT the striking red paintwork (metallic) is showing deterioration and is expensive to put right and this would be the only reason for dropping a star off the rating . There are two main services on the car an A and a B service. All they do on the A service is change the cabin filter and do the usual safety checks which costa around £120 the second B service is oil and filter change around £230 but at 36000 miles need air filter and brake fluid change which can add another £120

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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
135 - 167 g/km
co2
92 - 118 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
521 - 630 kg
Payload
453 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
Is the Mercedes T Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes T Class is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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