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DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (55,100 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 9 or Mercedes Citan?

DS Automobiles DS 9 vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 9

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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • a bit lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

DS 9

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Citan is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 9 costs 55,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,637 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 9 uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan offers substantially more range – reaching up to 280 km, about 205 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 9.

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 DS Automobiles DS 9 offers clearly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 229 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 7.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 9 is clearly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 9 delivers significantly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

DS 9

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is a bit lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,864 kg. The difference is around 308 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers barely more boot space – 551 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 41 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries noticeably more – 644 kg compared to 489 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is far ahead 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.

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DS 9

DS Automobiles DS 9

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 250 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 1.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 62 - 75 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
55,100 - 74,100 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 1.7 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
62 - 75 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
28 - 38 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
42 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,864 - 1,931 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
4,934 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,459 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
486 - 489 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
250 - 360 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
240 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
320 - 520 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
183 - 265 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the DS Automobiles DS 9 offered with different drivetrains?

The DS Automobiles DS 9 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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