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Aixam Minauto vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (9,900 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aixam Minauto or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Aixam Minauto vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Aixam Minauto

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more electric range
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Aixam Minauto is clearly cheaper – starting at 9,900 £ , while the Mercedes Citan Transporter costs 21,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,807 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 215 km more than the Aixam Minauto.

Citan Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers significantly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers significantly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Aixam Minauto is considerably lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 956 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 250 kg. That’s a difference of about 537 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £21,700
Citan Transporter

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 262 - 290 km
Aixam Minauto
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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Aixam Minauto

The Aixam Minauto is a tiny, no-nonsense city microcar from Aixam that prioritizes ease of parking and low running costs over outright performance. It suits urban commuters who want a compact, economical runabout with basic comfort and safety, though buyers should expect limited pace and cabin space compared with conventional cars.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter

The Mercedes Citan is a practical, city-friendly van that blends Mercedes' premium touches with sensible commercial utility — it's nimble in tight streets, easy to load, and feels more polished than its price suggests. For small-business owners who want something professional-looking without fuss, the Citan is a dependable workhorse that won’t embarrass you at client meetings and is surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Aixam Minauto
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
9,900 - 10,900 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
425 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
250 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
21 - 40 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
2
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
479 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Aixam
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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