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?
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.
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.
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.
The Mercedes Vito Bus 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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
36300 - 55900 £
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Price
38200 - 54400 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 7.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
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co2
175 - 189 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Fuel tank capacity
80 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
8
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Seats
8 - 9
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Doors
4
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2023 - 2739 kg
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Curb weight
2031 - 2352 kg
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1390 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4895 - 5370 mm
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Length
5080 - 5480 mm
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Width
1928 mm
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Width
1956 mm
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Height
1890 mm
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Height
1973 - 1974 mm
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Max trunk capacity
4190 - 4990 L
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Max trunk capacity
3200 - 4000 L
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Payload
726 - 1077 kg
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Max Speed
161 - 180 km/h
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3
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Engine capacity
1997 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2023 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Renault
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The Mercedes Vito Bus is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.