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Citroen Spacetourer vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (34,800 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Spacetourer or Mercedes V Class?

Citroen Spacetourer vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Citroen Spacetourer

  • clearly cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • slightly lighter

Mercedes V Class

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Spacetourer

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen Spacetourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,800 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,339 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Spacetourer uses 6.8 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

V Class

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Citroen Spacetourer takes 11 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

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

Spacetourer

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen Spacetourer offers more seats – 9 vs 6.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Spacetourer is slightly lighter – 1,953 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 239 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Spacetourer carries marginally more – 914 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Spacetourer stands well ahead of its rival 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 £34,800
Spacetourer

Citroen Spacetourer

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.7 - 24.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 217 - 351 km
Citroen Spacetourer
Mercedes V Class

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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 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 Spacetourer
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,800 - 52,100 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
217 - 351 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 180 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
1,624 - 2,011 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,983 - 5,333 mm
Length
-
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,700 - 3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
850 - 914 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
130 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

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