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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Mercedes E Class Wagon comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Mercedes E Class Wagon?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs Mercedes E Class Wagon: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • barely lighter

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Trafic Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Trafic Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,431 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class Wagon uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Trafic Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 318 km, about 209 km more than the Mercedes E Class Wagon.

E Class Wagon

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 Wagon offers substantially 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 Wagon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class Wagon delivers substantially 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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is barely lighter – 1,848 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries considerably more – 1,222 kg compared to 645 kg. That’s a difference of about 577 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class Wagon 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.

from £52,600
E Class Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • 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
Renault Trafic Transporter
Mercedes E Class Wagon

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Renault Trafic Transporter

The Renault Trafic is a practical, workhorse transporter that hides thoughtful cabin comfort behind a tough, utilitarian exterior, so you can tackle a busy week without sacrificing sanity. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want reliability and clever flexibility rather than flash, with just enough character to make daily hauling feel less like a chore.

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Mercedes E Class Wagon

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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Renault Trafic Transporter
Mercedes E Class Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,200 - 43,500 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 206 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,967 - 2,509 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 8,900 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
848 - 1,222 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic 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
10.8 - 15.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
110 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
245 - 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
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
Brand
Renault
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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