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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Mercedes Citan?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan

  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • barely lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 4

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 Citan is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,534 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.2 L/100km – no difference here.

Citan

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 Citan offers very slightly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 10.9 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is barely faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers only slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is barely lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 2 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers noticeably more boot space – 551 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 121 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,660 L, about 2,420 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 4.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries markedly more – 644 kg compared to 442 kg. That’s a difference of about 202 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan 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 £22,400
Citan

Mercedes Citan

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 265 - 280 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
137 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
442 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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