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Citroen C5 X vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (36,900 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Mercedes Citan?

Citroen C5 X vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

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  • very slightly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h

Mercedes Citan

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

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

C5 X

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.

Mercedes Citan is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,465 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

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 Citroen C5 X offers very slightly more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 X is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Citroen C5 X is moderately faster – reaching 211 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 28 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan delivers a bit more torque with 270 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

C5 X

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is barely lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers marginally more boot space – 551 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 6 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan offers substantially more capacity – up to 3,660 L, about 2,020 L more than the Citroen C5 X.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries noticeably more – 644 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan 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.

from £22,400
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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Citroen C5 X combines the poise of a sleek crossover with the practicality of an estate, delivering a calm, comfortable cabin that feels designed for long, relaxed journeys rather than racetrack drama. If you want a car that pampers passengers, swallows everyday luggage and glides over rough roads like a diplomat dodging awkward questions, this is your kind of transport.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,900 - 39,400 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
116 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,640 L
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

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

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 X?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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