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Renault Trafic Bus vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Mercedes V Class?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • visibly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Trafic Bus is noticeably cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,597 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Bus uses 6.8 L/100km and is barely 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 visibly 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 substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V 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: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Bus is very slightly lighter – 2,031 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries only slightly more – 982 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class holds a narrow 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 £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 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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