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Citroen Spacetourer vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Spacetourer or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Citroen Spacetourer vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Citroen Spacetourer

  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

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  • barely cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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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

Spacetourer

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes A Class Saloon is barely cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Citroen Spacetourer costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,361 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen Spacetourer with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Spacetourer offers considerably more range – reaching up to 351 km, about 263 km more than the Mercedes A Class Saloon.

A Class Saloon

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 A Class Saloon offers substantially more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Citroen Spacetourer takes 11 s. That’s about 6.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers moderately more torque with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Spacetourer

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen Spacetourer offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is markedly lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 503 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Spacetourer offers considerably more boot space – 2,011 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 1,616 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Spacetourer carries considerably more – 914 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 424 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
Citroen Spacetourer
Mercedes A Class Saloon

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Citroen Spacetourer

The Citroën SpaceTourer is a quietly practical people carrier that turns the chaos of family transport into a calm, sensible experience. With clever interior packaging and a relaxed ride it makes long trips surprisingly pleasant — even the backseat critics might stop grumbling.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Citroen Spacetourer
Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 44,900 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
219 - 351 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
0 - 180 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,211 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
1,624 - 2,011 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
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Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
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Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
877 - 914 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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