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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Mercedes T Class comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Mercedes T Class?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs Mercedes T Class: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • visibly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h

Mercedes T Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • somewhat lighter

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

Trafic Transporter

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.

Mercedes T Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Renault Trafic Transporter costs 33,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,234 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes T Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Renault Trafic Transporter with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

T 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 Renault Trafic Transporter offers visibly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Trafic Transporter is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.8 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Trafic Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes T Class is somewhat lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,848 kg. The difference is around 292 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries substantially more – 1,222 kg compared to 630 kg. That’s a difference of about 592 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic 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 £33,200
Trafic Transporter

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 240 - 318 km
Renault Trafic Transporter
Mercedes T Class

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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 T Class

The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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Renault Trafic Transporter
Mercedes T Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,200 - 43,500 £
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 22.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
240 - 318 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 206 g/km
co2
135 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,859 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
521 - 630 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 - 15.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
110 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
245 - 380 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
Brand
Renault
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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