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BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

BYD ETP3 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • barely more power
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ETP3

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the BYD ETP3 costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,879 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers slightly more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 57 km more than the BYD ETP3.

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 BYD ETP3 offers barely more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the BYD ETP3 tops out at 100 km/h. The difference is around 83 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers noticeably more torque with 270 Nm compared to 180 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is a bit lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 259 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers only slightly more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 120 L more than the BYD ETP3.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries very slightly more – 787 kg compared to 780 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly superior 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 £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
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BYD ETP3

The BYD ETP3 is a smart, no-nonsense electric offering that blends everyday practicality with a quietly modern design that won’t embarrass you in the supermarket car park. It’s ideal for buyers after fuss-free electric mobility — efficient, clever and just playful enough to make city driving a little more fun.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,460 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
780 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
180 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BYD ETP3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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