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Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (639 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (40,200 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A5 Sportback or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Audi A5 Sportback vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Audi A5 Sportback

  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A5 Sportback

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Audi A5 Sportback costs 40,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,459 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A5 Sportback uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 180 km more than the Audi A5 Sportback.

Citan Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A5 Sportback offers substantially more power – delivering 639 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 508 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A5 Sportback is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A5 Sportback delivers considerably more torque with 825 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 555 Nm more.

A5 Sportback

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,770 kg. The difference is around 389 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries markedly more – 787 kg compared to 530 kg. That’s a difference of about 257 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A5 Sportback 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 £40,200
A5 Sportback

Audi A5 Sportback

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 639 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 110 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,200 - 91,000 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
84 - 110 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
45 - 172 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
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,770 - 2,430 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
331 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,860 - 1,952 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
475 - 530 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 639 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
280 - 825 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 470 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 2,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Audi A5 Sportback have?

The Audi A5 Sportback is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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