Renault Trafic vs Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The Renault Trafic starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter opens at $79,900. 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 $65,989 and $87,890 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 4 in the Renault Trafic and 6 in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

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

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter counters with Apple CarPlay that the Renault Trafic does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Renault Trafic uses a Diesel producing 110kW and 340Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11.2 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter responds with a Diesel making 110kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels.

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

Boot space is 5200L in the Renault Trafic and 10500L in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, 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 $2,052/year for the Renault Trafic and $2,508/year for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Renault Trafic.

Estimated annual total: $2,052 (Renault Trafic) vs $2,508 (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter). 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 / 200,000km (Renault Trafic) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz Sprinter). Both match on warranty length.