2009 Mercedes-Benz B vs. 2009 Renault Trafic
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz B and 2009 Renault Trafic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B (190 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Trafic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Trafic. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Trafic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz B | 2009 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | B | Trafic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2034 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |
