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Mercedes Vito Bus vs Renault Trafic Bus - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (237 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (36300 £ vs 38200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Vito Bus or Renault Trafic Bus?

Mercedes Vito Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Vito Bus has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36300 £, while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 38200 £. That’s a price difference of around 1909 £.

Both cars consume an average of 6.70 L per 100 km – no difference here.

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 Vito Bus has a noticeable edge – offering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Trafic Bus performs evident better – reaching 180 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Bus tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Vito Bus pulls noticeable stronger with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 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 somewhat more seating capacity – 9 vs 8.

In curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is barely noticeable lighter – 2023 kg compared to 2031 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Bus performs to a small extent better – up to 4990 L, which is about 990 L more than the Renault Trafic Bus.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Vito Bus barely noticeable takes the win – 1077 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes Vito Bus shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £36,300
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Mercedes Vito Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 10 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 26.7 - 26.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 248 - 370 km
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Mercedes Vito Bus

The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36300 - 55900 £
Price
38200 - 54400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 228 g/km
co2
175 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Length
5080 - 5480 mm
Width
1928 mm
Width
1956 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1973 - 1974 mm
Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
Payload
726 - 1077 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
Engine capacity
1997 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes Vito Bus?

The Mercedes Vito Bus is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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