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BYD Tang vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Mercedes Citan?

BYD Tang vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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 is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,842 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan is markedly more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 4.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers substantially more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 250 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

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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 BYD Tang offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 386 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 8.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD Tang delivers clearly more torque with 680 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 410 Nm more.

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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: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is significantly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,074 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers substantially more boot space – 551 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 316 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries slightly more – 644 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang 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.

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BYD Tang

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 530 km
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The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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The Mercedes Citan is a clever urban van that dresses sensible practicality in a surprisingly premium suit, making light work of deliveries and family duties without feeling like a workhorse. With a calm, car-like driving feel, clever interior packaging and the Mercedes badge up front, it’s a smart pick for buyers who want function with a touch of luxury and a wink of personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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