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Citroen Spacetourer vs Mercedes V Class – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Citroen Spacetourer or Mercedes V Class fits your lifestyle better.

Citroen Spacetourer

Mercedes V Class

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen Spacetourer has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34800 £, while the Mercedes V Class costs 48200 £. That’s a price difference of around 13339 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen Spacetourer manages with 6.80 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.10 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

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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 has a distinct edge – offering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Citroen Spacetourer takes 11 s. That’s about 3.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes V Class performs to a small extent better – reaching 220 km/h, while the Citroen Spacetourer tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 35 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes V Class pulls somewhat stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen Spacetourer offers distinct more seating capacity – 9 vs 6.

In curb weight, Citroen Spacetourer is to a small extent lighter – 1953 kg compared to 2192 kg. The difference is around 239 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen Spacetourer offers distinct more room – 2011 L compared to 1410 L. That’s a difference of about 601 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes V Class performs distinct better – up to 5010 L, which is about 1710 L more than the Citroen Spacetourer.

When it comes to payload, Citroen Spacetourer minimal takes the win – 914 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Citroen Spacetourer shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Citroen Spacetourer
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Citroen Spacetourer

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.80 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.7 - 24.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 217 - 351 km

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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Mercedes V Class
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Costs and Consumption

Price
34800 - 52100 £
Price
48200 - 83300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.80 L
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
217 - 351 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 180 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Bus
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
6
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
2192 - 2464 kg
Trunk capacity
1624 - 2011 L
Trunk capacity
610 - 1410 L
Length
4983 - 5333 mm
Length
4895 - 5370 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1928 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1901 - 1908 mm
Max trunk capacity
2700 - 3300 L
Max trunk capacity
4200 - 5010 L
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
188 - 220 km/h
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
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Citroen Spacetourer offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Spacetourer is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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