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Citroen C3 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Citroen C3 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Citroen C3

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  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • moderately more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • somewhat more power
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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:

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

Citroen C3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Mercedes Citan Transporter costs 21,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,779 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is moderately more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 35 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Citan Transporter

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 Transporter offers somewhat 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 slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

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

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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 is somewhat lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries significantly more – 787 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 364 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter shows a few small advantages 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 Transporter

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 262 - 290 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
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 126 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
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, 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
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
240 - 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
E, F, D, 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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