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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison
Compare performance (530 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (41,100 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Mercedes Citan Transporter?
BMW 3 Series Touring vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences
3 Series Touring
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 considerably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,316 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 193 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
Citan Transporter
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring 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 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 8.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 430 Nm more.
3 Series Touring
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 somewhat lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries markedly more – 787 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 267 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring is far ahead overall 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 £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes Citan Transporter
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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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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 3 Series Touring
Mercedes Citan Transporter
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
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Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
-
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
-
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Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Payload
449 - 787 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Power HP
95 - 131 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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