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Citroen C4 vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Mercedes Citan?

Citroen C4 vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Citroen C4

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Mercedes Citan

  • marginally more trunk space
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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

C4

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 C4 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is markedly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 4.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 147 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Citan

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 Citroen C4 offers slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 270 Nm.

C4

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 C4 is somewhat lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 153 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers marginally more boot space – 551 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries visibly more – 644 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 238 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 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.

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C4

Citroen C4

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 354 - 427 km
Citroen C4
Mercedes Citan

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Citroen C4

Citroën C4 wears its French eccentricity with confidence, pairing bold, sculpted styling with a supremely comfortable ride that turns mundane commutes into a gentler affair. If you value relaxed comfort, clever practicality and a car with personality rather than pretence, the C4 is a charming, sensible choice — and it won't make you miss the usual hot‑hatch theatrics.

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Mercedes Citan

The Mercedes Citan is a clever urban van that dresses sensible practicality in a surprisingly premium suit, making light work of deliveries and family duties without feeling like a workhorse. With a calm, car-like driving feel, clever interior packaging and the Mercedes badge up front, it’s a smart pick for buyers who want function with a touch of luxury and a wink of personality.

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Citroen C4
Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 108 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
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction 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
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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