Compare performance (170 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Mercedes Vito Bus?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 marginally cheaper – starting at 34,600 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,763 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Vito Bus uses 6.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Renault Trafic Bus with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.
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 Vito Bus offers visibly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 67 HP more horsepower.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.
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 8.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Bus is very slightly lighter – 2,023 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries very slightly more – 1,077 kg compared to 982 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.
The Mercedes Vito Bus is clearly superior 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.
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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The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.
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Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
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Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
248 - 370 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
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co2
0 - 228 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Bus
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Body Type
Bus
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Seats
8 - 9
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Seats
8
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Doors
-
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
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Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
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Length
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Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
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Width
1,956 mm
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Width
1,928 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,890 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
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Payload
718 - 982 kg
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Payload
726 - 1,077 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 170 HP
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Power HP
136 - 237 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Torque
300 - 380 Nm
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Torque
330 - 500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
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Power kW
100 - 174 kW
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Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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Brand
Renault
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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