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Citroen C3 vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (113 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (14,000 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C3 or Mercedes EQT?

Citroen C3 vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

Citroen C3

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes EQT

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  • only slightly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C3

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the Mercedes EQT costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,812 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C3 is a bit more efficient: consuming 16.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQT. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 47 km more than the Mercedes EQT.

EQT

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes EQT offers only slightly more power – delivering 122 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C3 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.9 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes EQT delivers moderately more torque with 245 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 40 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 considerably lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 699 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes EQT carries visibly more – 531 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 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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C3

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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Mercedes EQT

Costs and Consumption
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 126 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
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
1,979 L
Payload
227 - 423 kg
Payload
457 - 531 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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