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Citroen Spacetourer vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (34,800 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Spacetourer or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

Citroen Spacetourer vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

Citroen Spacetourer

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Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • noticeably cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Spacetourer

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 Vito Transporter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 28,800 £ , while the Citroen Spacetourer costs 34,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,043 £.

Both cars consume an average of 6.8 L/100km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Vito Transporter is moderately more efficient: consuming 21.2 kWh/100km compared to 23.7 kWh/100km for the Citroen Spacetourer. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers markedly more range – reaching up to 474 km, about 123 km more than the Citroen Spacetourer.

Vito Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers noticeably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Citroen Spacetourer is noticeably faster – reaching 185 km/h, while the Mercedes Vito Transporter tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Transporter delivers slightly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

Spacetourer

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is barely lighter – 1,916 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 37 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers considerably more capacity – up to 6,600 L, about 3,300 L more than the Citroen Spacetourer.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Spacetourer carries very slightly more – 914 kg compared to 884 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter 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 £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 304 - 474 km
Citroen Spacetourer
Mercedes Vito Transporter

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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 Vito Transporter

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is a supremely practical workhorse that blends Mercedes refinement with van-like utility, making long days on the road feel surprisingly civilized. With a cleverly thought-out interior and a drive that won’t wear you out, the Vito is the ideal choice for businesses that want capability without sacrificing comfort — and yes, it still looks sharper than most vans at a client meeting.

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Citroen Spacetourer
Mercedes Vito Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,800 - 44,900 £
Price
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
219 - 351 km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 180 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,211 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
1,624 - 2,011 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,983 - 5,333 mm
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
1,890 mm
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,700 - 3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
877 - 914 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
185 km/h
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
75 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

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