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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Mercedes B Class - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (145 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (16200 £ vs 33100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Mercedes B Class?
C3 Aircross
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.
Citroen C3 Aircross has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16200 £, while the Mercedes B Class costs 33100 £. That’s a price difference of around 16938 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes B Class manages with 2.50 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.30 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs significantly better – achieving up to 400 km, about 317 km more than the Mercedes B Class.
B Class
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes B Class has a noticeable edge – offering 238 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.50 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.30 s. That’s about 5.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes B Class performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C3 Aircross tops out at 201 km/h. The difference is around 49 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes B Class pulls clearly stronger with 450 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.
C3 Aircross
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is minimal lighter – 1312 kg compared to 1405 kg. The difference is around 93 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers minimal more room – 460 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C3 Aircross performs barely noticeable better – up to 1600 L, which is about 60 L more than the Mercedes B Class.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes B Class to a small extent takes the win – 550 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.
Who wins the race?
The Mercedes B Class proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes B Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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Mercedes B Class
Citroen C3 Aircross
Mercedes B Class
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Citroen C3 Aircross
The Citroën C3 Aircross is a cheeky compact SUV that trades bland conformity for playful French character and clever practicality, ideal if you want a car with personality. It soaks up city life with a comfortable ride, inventive cabin tricks and a look that turns heads without asking for attention.
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Mercedes B Class
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The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.
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Citroen C3 Aircross
Mercedes B Class
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
16200 - 28200 £
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Price
33100 - 52500 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 - 18.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
303 - 400 km
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Electric Range
83 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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co2
0 - 134 g/km
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co2
56 - 156 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
44 L
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
MPV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1312 - 1608 kg
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Curb weight
1405 - 1745 kg
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Trunk capacity
460 L
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Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
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Length
4395 mm
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Length
4419 mm
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1796 mm
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Height
1640 - 1660 mm
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Height
1562 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1600 L
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Max trunk capacity
1440 - 1540 L
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Payload
407 - 462 kg
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Payload
505 - 550 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
101 - 145 HP
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Power HP
116 - 238 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
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Max Speed
143 - 201 km/h
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Max Speed
200 - 250 km/h
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Torque
125 - 230 Nm
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Torque
200 - 450 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
74 - 107 kW
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Power kW
85 - 175 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 Aircross have?
The Citroen C3 Aircross is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.