Renault Midlum 160.10 EXTRA LIGHT E4 Specs & Technical Data

About the Renault Midlum 160.10 EXTRA LIGHT E4

The Renault Midlum 160.10 EXTRA LIGHT E4 is powered by the DXi 5 diesel engine producing 160 bhp at 2300 min-1, with a 4800 cm3 displacement and an inline 6-cylinder arrangement, making it well-suited for light distribution work where a compact powertrain is a priority. The engine delivers 580 Nm of torque at 1700 min-1, since this torque peak is reached at a relatively low rpm, the drivetrain can handle urban stop-start duty cycles with reduced strain.

The DXi 5 unit features intercooling pressurization, which improves combustion efficiency without requiring a larger displacement, therefore maintaining a balance between output and weight in the EXTRA LIGHT configuration. The engine runs on diesel fuel and complies with the EURO IV environmental standard, meaning it meets the nitrogen oxide and particulate limits defined under that regulation.

Because the 160.10 designation reflects both engine output and axle rating, this trim is positioned at the lower end of the Midlum power range, whereas heavier-duty variants in the same family use significantly higher output engines. This makes the 160.10 EXTRA LIGHT E4 well-suited for operators requiring compliance with EURO IV emission zones while keeping gross vehicle weight requirements modest.

Midlum 160.10 EXTRA LIGHT E4 vs Siblings

Within the Midlum E4 family, the 160.10 EXTRA LIGHT E4 delivers 160 bhp, whereas the 280.14 LIGHT E4, 280.16 LIGHT E4, and 280.18 HEAVY E4 all produce 280 bhp and the 270.12 produces 265 bhp, making the power differential significant across the range.

• Choose the 160.10 EXTRA LIGHT E4 when the application requires the lowest gross vehicle weight class in the Midlum range, since the reduced engine output and EXTRA LIGHT designation correspond to a lighter axle and chassis load rating, making it well-suited for urban delivery routes with tight weight restrictions.
• Choose the 280.14 LIGHT E4, 280.16 LIGHT E4, 280.18 HEAVY E4, or 270.12 when the payload requirement or haul distance demands higher torque reserves and greater engine output, because at 265–280 bhp those variants provide 75–120 bhp more than the 160.10 and therefore handle heavier or longer-distance distribution duties more effectively.

When the Midlum 160.10 EXTRA LIGHT E4 Is Not the Right Choice

• Operations requiring more than 160 bhp of continuous output should consider a higher-power Midlum variant, because the DXi 5 in this trim is rated at the lower bound of the engine family's output range and may be insufficient for sustained heavy-load haulage.
• Operators needing to comply with EURO V or EURO VI emission regulations should not select this trim, since it is certified only to EURO IV and would not satisfy stricter low-emission zone entry requirements.
• Fleets prioritising maximum payload capacity should look to heavier-rated siblings such as the 280.18 HEAVY E4, because the EXTRA LIGHT axle configuration in the 160.10 limits the gross vehicle weight ceiling compared to heavier-rated variants in the Midlum lineup.
• Long-haul intercity routes may not be well-served by this vehicle, since the 160 bhp output and 580 Nm torque rating are calibrated for lighter urban or regional distribution cycles rather than sustained highway operation at higher load factors.

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