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Renault Trafic Bus vs Mercedes E-Class comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Mercedes E-Class?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Mercedes E-Class: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • clearly cheaper
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Mercedes E-Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Renault Trafic Bus is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

E-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 E-Class offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 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 E-Class is a bit lighter – 1,810 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 221 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries noticeably more – 982 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 342 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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E-Class

Mercedes E-Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 101 - 116 km
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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 E-Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Carlos
11 Apr 2026, 20:47:10

Comfortable car, beautiful lines, powerful and economical to run.

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Renault Trafic Bus
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, 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 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, 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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