Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 or Renault Trafic II?

1996–2003 vs 2001–2014 · Van/Minivan vs Van/Minivan

In short

Length: Vito W638 4,660 mm, Trafic II 5,182 mm — a 52 cm difference.
Boot: Vito W638 4,400 l, Trafic II 5,000 l.
Lowest consumption: Vito W638 7.6 l/100 km, Trafic II 7.5 l/100 km.
Power: Vito W638 58–105 kW, Trafic II 60–107 kW.
Standard equipment: Vito W638 17 items (Base), Trafic II 16 items (Authentique).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz Vito W6381996–2003 · 8 engines · Base, Trend, Fashion, AmbienteSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Trafic II2001–2014 · 8 engines · Authentique, Expression, Privilège, BasisSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz Vito W6381996–2003no listings	Renault Trafic II2001–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,660 mm	Length4,782 mm–5,182 mm
Width	Width1,880 mm	Width1,904 mm
Height	Height1,875 mm–1,930 mm	Height1,940 mm–1,962 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,000 mm–3,200 mm	Wheelbase3,098 mm–3,498 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm	Ground clearance160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–4,400 l	Trunk volume1,240 l–5,000 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,740 kg–1,880 kg	Curb weight1,775 kg–2,030 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–75 l	Fuel tank90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2003	Production years2001–2014
Body type	Body typeVan, Minivan	Body typeVan, Minivan
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines8
Power	Power58–105 kW (79–143 hp)	Power60–107 kW (82–145 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.3	Displacement (l)1.9–2.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 108 CDI	Lowest consumption7.5 l/100 km · 2.0 dCi 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · 114 2.3	Best 0–100 km/h12 s · 2.5 dCi 145
Top speed	Top speed174 km/h	Top speed170 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Base	Items in the base trim16 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · Ambiente	Items in the top trim26 · Generation
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 1
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Sliding Side Door	Sliding Side Door✓	Sliding Side Door✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 or Renault Trafic II?

Length: Renault Trafic II 5,182 mm, Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 4,660 mm (a 522 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,498 vs 3,200 mm. Boot: 5,000 vs 4,400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 or Renault Trafic II?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 uses 7.6 l/100 km (108 CDI); the most frugal Renault Trafic II 7.5 l/100 km (2.0 dCi 90).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 or Renault Trafic II?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz Vito W638 makes 105 kW (143 hp) (114 2.3); the strongest Renault Trafic II 107 kW (145 hp) (2.5 dCi 145).

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