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Citroen C3 vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Mercedes Citan?

Citroen C3 vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes Citan

  • moderately more power
  • considerably 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:

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.

Citroen C3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,481 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 2.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 45 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Citan

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Citan offers moderately more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan delivers visibly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 65 Nm more.

C3

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is noticeably lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 330 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers considerably more boot space – 551 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 241 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries visibly more – 644 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 221 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan sits just ahead 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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Citan

Mercedes Citan

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 265 - 280 km
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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
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 126 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
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
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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