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Audi A3 Limousine vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (400 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (27,700 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A3 Limousine or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Audi A3 Limousine vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Audi A3 Limousine

  • significantly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A3 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Audi A3 Limousine costs 27,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,944 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A3 Limousine uses 4.4 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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 Audi A3 Limousine offers significantly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 269 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A3 Limousine delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

A3 Limousine

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A3 Limousine is only slightly lighter – 1,360 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries noticeably more – 787 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 307 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A3 Limousine holds a decisive overall lead 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 £27,700
A3 Limousine

Audi A3 Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
27,700 - 94,300 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 9.2 L/100km
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
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
115 - 208 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,360 - 1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
321 - 425 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,816 - 1,851 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
415 - 480 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Audi A3 Limousine?

The Audi A3 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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