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Bentley Continental Convertible vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (549 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (212,200 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Continental Convertible or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Bentley Continental Convertible vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Bentley Continental Convertible

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Continental Convertible

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 190,487 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

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 Bentley Continental Convertible offers considerably more power – delivering 549 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 418 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Continental Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Continental Convertible is substantially faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 135 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Convertible delivers considerably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is considerably lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 954 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries considerably more – 787 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 322 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 Manuel, 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
Bentley Continental Convertible
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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Bentley Continental Convertible

The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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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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Bentley Continental Convertible
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
212,200 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12.1 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
-
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
275 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
90 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
2
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,850 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,399 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
465 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
549 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
318 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
770 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
404 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2019
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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