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BMW 2 Series vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (39,200 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 2 Series or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

BMW 2 Series vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

BMW 2 Series

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

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

2 Series

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.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the BMW 2 Series costs 39,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,430 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 2 Series uses 4.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 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 BMW 2 Series offers considerably more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 399 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 2 Series is clearly 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 BMW 2 Series delivers clearly more torque with 650 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 380 Nm more.

2 Series

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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is moderately lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries significantly more – 787 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 387 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 2 Series 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 £39,200
2 Series

BMW 2 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 156 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 10 L/100km
BMW 2 Series
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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BMW 2 Series

The BMW 2 Series feels like a pocket rocket in smart clothes, delivering sharp handling and a premium cabin that turns everyday errands into something worth looking forward to. For buyers who crave a compact car with real driving character and a dash of German confidence, it’s a spirited choice that never takes itself too seriously.

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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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BMW 2 Series
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,200 - 98,600 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 10 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
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
129 - 226 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,560 - 1,830 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,838 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
350 - 400 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
156 - 530 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
250 - 650 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
115 - 390 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

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