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Renault Trafic Bus vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • clearly cheaper
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,065 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

E-Class Estate

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 Estate offers significantly 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 Estate is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers clearly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes E-Class Estate is very slightly lighter – 1,900 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 131 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries markedly more – 982 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 337 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate holds a decisive overall lead 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 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 Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
540 - 645 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-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
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
-
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
G, 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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