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BYD Tang vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

BYD Tang vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

BYD Tang

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

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,544 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is visibly more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 5.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers substantially more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 240 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

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 BYD Tang offers substantially 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

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

Tang

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 1,249 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 212 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang 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.

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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 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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Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
64,300 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 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
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, 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
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
240 - 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
E, F, D, A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BYD Tang offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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