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Renault Trafic Bus vs Mercedes C Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 42,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Mercedes C Class Estate?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Mercedes C Class Estate: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • markedly cheaper
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Mercedes C Class Estate

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  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic Bus

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.

Renault Trafic Bus is markedly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Mercedes C Class Estate costs 42,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,033 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes C Class Estate uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

C Class Estate

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 C Class Estate offers significantly more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 118 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C Class Estate is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes C Class Estate delivers markedly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 170 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: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes C Class Estate is somewhat lighter – 1,755 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries clearly more – 982 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 417 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes C Class Estate is far ahead 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 £42,600
C Class Estate

Mercedes C Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
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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 C Class Estate

The Mercedes C-Class wagon dresses Mercedes refinement in a sensible, practical package, marrying a sleek estate silhouette with a plush, high-quality cabin that feels more premium than its badge implies. It quietly soaks up motorway miles and cartloads of family kit with composed handling and effortless comfort — a clever alternative to an SUV for buyers who still like to steer.

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Reviews Mercedes C Class Estate

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Storcki
15 May 2026, 10:11:16

To me, the CLA's interior and front end are tasteless and an affront — the C estate is clearly much more attractive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
42,600 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
123 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Estate
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
1,755 - 1,940 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
490 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,820 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
460 - 565 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
186 - 288 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
250 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
137 - 212 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D
Brand
Renault
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Renault Trafic Bus have?

The Renault Trafic Bus is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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