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Citroen C3 Aircross vs Mercedes B Class comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (16,400 £ vs 33,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 Aircross or Mercedes B Class?

Citroen C3 Aircross vs Mercedes B Class: Key differences

Citroen C3 Aircross

4.4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C3 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C3 Aircross is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,400 £ , while the Mercedes B Class costs 33,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,681 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class uses 5.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Citroen C3 Aircross with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 238 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes B Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Citroen C3 Aircross takes 12.3 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes B Class delivers significantly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 Aircross is marginally lighter – 1,312 kg compared to 1,405 kg. The difference is around 93 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C3 Aircross offers very slightly more boot space – 460 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes B Class carries somewhat more – 550 kg compared to 462 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes B Class 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.

from £33,100
B Class

Mercedes B Class

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 238 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Citroen C3 Aircross
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

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Citroen C3 Aircross

The Citroën C3 Aircross is a compact crossover that stands out with its quirky, friendly styling and a tall, airy cabin that prioritizes comfort. It suits buyers who value flexible interior space, good visibility and easy urban driving over sporty performance.

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Mercedes B Class

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

Costs and Consumption

Price
16,400 - 29,000 £
Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
307 - 400 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 134 g/km
co2
133 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,312 - 1,608 kg
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,565 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
445 - 455 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
407 - 462 kg
Payload
515 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 145 HP
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 - 13 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Torque
200 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 107 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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