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Mercedes V Class vs Renault Master Transporter comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Renault Master Transporter?

Mercedes V Class vs Renault Master Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Master Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Master Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,517 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Master Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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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 Mercedes V Class offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

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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: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Master Transporter is barely lighter – 2,128 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries substantially more – 1,846 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 938 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class is slightly ahead 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 £48,200
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Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Mercedes V Class
Renault Master Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
38,600 - 55,400 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.7 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 318 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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