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Citroen Holidays vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (43,100 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Holidays or Mercedes V Class?

Citroen Holidays vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Citroen Holidays

  • a bit cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
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Mercedes V Class

  • markedly more power
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Holidays

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 Holidays is a bit cheaper – starting at 43,100 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,059 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Holidays uses 7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

V Class

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 V Class offers markedly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers a bit more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes V Class is very slightly lighter – 2,192 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 146 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries moderately more – 908 kg compared to 762 kg. That’s a difference of about 146 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class 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.

from £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Citroen Holidays
Mercedes V Class

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Dimensions and Body

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Citroen Holidays

The Citroën Holidays wraps the brand's cheerful French charm into a holiday-ready package, with cosy, flexible interiors and styling that makes every errand feel like the start of a mini break. It won't thrill the petrolhead, but as a clever, easygoing companion for family getaways and weekend escapes it delivers exactly what most buyers want: comfort, personality and a mischievous sense of fun.

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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Citroen Holidays
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
43,100 - 45,700 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
185 - 192 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,368 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,010 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
732 - 762 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 180 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
370 - 400 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 132 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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