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

Q: How much power does the Mercedes Vito Bus deliver on the road?

The Mercedes Vito Bus reaches a peak output of 237 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the Mercedes Vito Bus according to the manufacturer?

On average, the Mercedes Vito Bus consumes 6.70 L.

Q: How much electricity does the Mercedes Vito Bus use per 100 km?

Average electricity consumption is 26.70 kWh.

Q: How far can the Mercedes Vito Bus go on a full charge?

Depending on equipment, the WLTP range reaches up to 370 km.

Q: How large is the Mercedes Vito Bus’s battery?

The battery capacity is 90 kWh.

Q: What are the Mercedes Vito Bus’s length, width and height?

The Mercedes Vito Bus measures 4895 mm long, 1928 mm wide and 1890 mm high.

Q: What drive types are available for the Renault Trafic Bus?

The Renault Trafic Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

Q: How powerful is the Renault Trafic Bus's engine?

Up to 170 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

Q: How much fuel does the Renault Trafic Bus use?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 6.70 L.

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?

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Mercedes Vito Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

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

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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.

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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

Mercedes Vito Bus

Price : 36300 - 55900 £
Body Type : Bus
Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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
Battery Capacity : 60 - 90 kWh
Seats : 8
Model Year : 2024
Max Speed : 140 km/h
Torque : 330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 4
Model : Vito
Modell : Vito Tourer kompakt 114 CDI, Vito Tourer kompakt 116 CDI, Vito Tourer kompakt 119 CDI, eVito Tourer extralang (60 kWh), eVito Tourer extralang (90 kWh), eVito Tourer lang (60 kWh), eVito Tourer lang (90 kWh), Vito Tourer kompakt 124 CDI, Vito Tourer lang 124, Vito Tourer lang 124 CDI, Vito Tourer extralang 124, Vito Tourer extralang 114 CDI, Vito Tourer extralang 116 CDI, Vito Tourer extralang 119 CDI, Vito Tourer extralang 124 CDI, Vito Tourer lang 114 CDI, Vito Tourer lang 116 CDI, Vito Tourer lang 119 CDI
CO2 Efficiency Class : G, A
Trim Level : 9G-TRONIC, Pro 4x4 9G-TRONIC, Pro 9G-TRONIC, Select 9G-TRONIC, Select 4x4 9G-TRONIC
Power kW : 100 - 174 kW
co2 : 0 - 228 g/km
Engine capacity : 1950 - 1999 cm3
Curb weight : 2023 - 2739 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 57 - 70 L
Trunk capacity : 580 - 1390 L
Length : 4895 - 5370 mm
Width : 1928 mm
Height : 1890 mm
Brand : Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity : 4190 - 4990 L
Payload : 726 - 1077 kg

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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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Mercedes Vito Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

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 -
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