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Citroen Spacetourer vs Mercedes Vito Transporter - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (34800 £ vs 28800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Spacetourer or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

Citroen Spacetourer

Mercedes Vito Transporter

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.

Mercedes Vito Transporter has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28800 £ , while the Citroen Spacetourer costs 34800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6043 £.

Both cars consume an average of 6.80 L per 100 km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes Vito Transporter: with 21.20 kWh per 100 km, it’s somewhat more efficient than the Citroen Spacetourer with 23.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.50 kWh.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Transporter performs clearly perceptible better – achieving 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 has a evident edge – offering 237 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen Spacetourer performs clearly perceptible better – 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: Mercedes Vito Transporter pulls somewhat stronger with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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 convincingly more seating capacity – 9 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mercedes Vito Transporter is hardly perceptible lighter – 1916 kg compared to 1953 kg. The difference is around 37 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Vito Transporter performs decisively better – up to 6600 L, which is about 3300 L more than the Citroen Spacetourer.

When it comes to payload, Citroen Spacetourer slight takes the win – 914 kg compared to 884 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mercedes Vito Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.2 - 26.5 kWh
  • 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
34800 - 52100 £
Price
28800 - 51600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.80 L
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24.4 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh
Electric Range
217 - 351 km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
-
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
1953 - 2240 kg
Curb weight
1916 - 2518 kg
Trunk capacity
1624 - 2011 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4983 - 5333 mm
Length
4895 - 5390 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1928 mm
Height
1890 mm
Height
1910 - 1945 mm
Max trunk capacity
2700 - 3300 L
Max trunk capacity
3100 - 6600 L
Payload
850 - 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
130 - 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
2184 cm3
Engine capacity
1950 - 1999 cm3

General

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

The Citroen Spacetourer is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.