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Citroen C3 vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 102,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Mercedes AMG GT?

Citroen C3 vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes AMG GT

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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.

Citroen C3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 88,542 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 314 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.

AMG GT

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 AMG GT offers considerably more power – delivering 816 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 703 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 7.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes AMG GT delivers considerably more torque with 1,420 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 1,215 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen C3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is considerably lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 564 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes AMG GT offers very slightly more boot space – 321 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C3 carries substantially more – 423 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 208 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 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.

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Citroen C3

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 212 - 325 km
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Citroen C3

The Citroën C3 is a stylish and practical small hatchback that puts comfort and a calm urban driving experience at the top of its list. With its distinctive looks and thoughtful interior touches, it suits buyers who want personality and everyday usability without drama.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
102,500 - 194,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,790 - 2,195 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
182 - 321 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,929 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C3 have?

The Citroen C3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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