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Renault Trafic Transporter vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (33,200 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Transporter or Mercedes V Class?

Renault Trafic Transporter vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Renault Trafic Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • somewhat lighter

Mercedes V Class

  • visibly more power
  • significantly 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 33,200 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,963 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Trafic Transporter uses 6.6 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

V Class

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 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 significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Renault Trafic Transporter takes 10.8 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class 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?

Both vehicles offer seating for 6 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Trafic Transporter is somewhat lighter – 1,848 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 344 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Transporter carries markedly more – 1,222 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 314 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Transporter is decisively ahead 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 V 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 V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Renault Trafic Transporter
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,200 - 43,500 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 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
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
6
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,848 - 2,075 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5,080 - 5,480 mm
Length
-
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,928 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
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic 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
10.8 - 15.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
110 - 174 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
245 - 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
2,022 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Renault
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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