Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs Renault Trafic

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter starts from $79,900 before on-road costs, while the Renault Trafic opens at $59,990. That makes the Renault Trafic the more affordable entry point by $19,910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $87,890 and $65,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Trafic by roughly $2,280 in fuel alone.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Renault Trafic.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 1 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 4 in the Renault Trafic.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter features a 9-inch touchscreen, while the Renault Trafic gets a 8-inch display.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Renault Trafic. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter uses a Diesel producing 110kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout.

The Renault Trafic responds with a Diesel making 110kW and 340Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.2 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter measures 5,932mm long on a 3,665mm wheelbase, 933mm longer than the Renault Trafic at 4,999mm (3,098mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 10500L in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 5200L in the Renault Trafic, giving the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter a 5300L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter seats 3 vs 2.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,508/year for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and $2,052/year for the Renault Trafic. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Renault Trafic.

Estimated annual total: $2,508 (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter) vs $2,052 (Renault Trafic). The Renault Trafic saves you roughly $456 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter) vs 5 years / 200,000km (Renault Trafic). Both match on warranty length.