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Renault Trafic vs Mercedes-Benz Vito: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Renault Trafic

Renault · 1980–2001

Trafic I

EV version

Power
48 kW65 PS
Kerb mass
-

Mercedes-Benz Vito

Mercedes-Benz · 2014–present

Vito W447

C PI 414

Power
120 kW163 PS
Kerb mass
2,029 kg

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In plain words

Mercedes-Benz Vito has more power: 120 kW (163 PS) against 48 kW (65 PS) for Renault Trafic. Renault Trafic is the older design (from 1980); Mercedes-Benz Vito arrived in 1996. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Renault Trafic yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Full specifications

Renault TraficMercedes-Benz Vito
General
Version Trafic I · 1.7 · 48 kW (65 PS) Vito W447 · diesel · 120 kW (163 PS)
Production years 1980–2001 2014–present
Body Van, Minibus Minibus, Van
Class Van Van
Country France Germany
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 48 kW (65 PS) 64 hp 120 kW (163 PS) 161 hp Better
Power, all versions 35–125 kW (48–170 PS) 47–168 hp 65–160 kW (88–218 PS) 87–215 hp
Power per tonne No data 59 kW/t 72 hp/ton calculated
Engine and transmission
Fuel Diesel Diesel
Engine 1,650 cc 1.7 l No data
Gearbox 5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Drive All-wheel drive No data
Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. No data 2,029 kg 4,473 lb
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. No data 7.3 l/100 km 32.2 mpg US
CO₂ No data 191 g/km
Fuel cost per year No data €1,810/year estimated

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.65/l diesel.