Compare performance (170 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or Mercedes A Class?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mercedes A Class is moderately cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Renault Master Transporter costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,079 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Master Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.5 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Renault Master Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 448 km, about 363 km more than the Mercedes A Class.
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 A Class offers significantly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 251 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 9.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Mercedes A Class offers more seats – 5 vs 3.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is significantly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 688 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries substantially more – 1,846 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,361 kg.
The Mercedes A Class 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 Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.
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The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
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Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
177 - 448 km
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Electric Range
85 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 318 g/km
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
3
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
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Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
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Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
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Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
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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
902 - 1,846 kg
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Payload
450 - 485 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 170 HP
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
96 - 125 kW
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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