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Renault Trafic Bus vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

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Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • only 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:

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

Mercedes Vito Transporter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,785 £.

Both cars consume an average of 6.8 L/100km – no difference here.

Vito Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers clearly 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 Transporter delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 380 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is only slightly lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries barely more – 982 kg compared to 884 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter 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 £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 304 - 474 km
Renault Trafic Bus
Mercedes Vito Transporter

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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 Vito Transporter

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.

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Renault Trafic Bus
Mercedes Vito Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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