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Renault Master Transporter vs Mercedes A Class comparison

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?

Renault Master Transporter vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • clearly more electric range
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Mercedes A Class

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  • moderately cheaper
  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

A Class

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 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.

Space and Everyday Use:

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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
Renault Master Transporter
Mercedes A Class

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Renault Master Transporter

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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Mercedes A Class

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.

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Renault Master Transporter
Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
3
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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