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Renault Master Transporter vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Master Transporter or Mercedes V Class?

Renault Master Transporter vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Renault Master Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • markedly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Master Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Master Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,517 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Master Transporter uses 6.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

V Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes V Class offers markedly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers noticeably 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 V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Master Transporter is only slightly lighter – 2,128 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 64 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries considerably more – 1,846 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 938 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class is slightly ahead 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 £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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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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Renault Master Transporter
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 318 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,080 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
902 - 1,846 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Renault Master Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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