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Estrima Birò vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (12,900 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Estrima Birò or Mercedes Citan?

Estrima Birò vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Estrima Birò

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes Citan

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Estrima Birò is clearly cheaper – starting at 12,900 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,591 £.

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 significantly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan is substantially faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Estrima Birò tops out at 60 km/h. The difference is around 123 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Estrima Birò delivers noticeably more torque with 381 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 111 Nm more.

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: Mercedes Citan offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Estrima Birò is substantially lighter – 424 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 1,132 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers significantly more boot space – 551 L compared to 308 L. That’s a difference of about 243 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries substantially more – 644 kg compared to 226 kg. That’s a difference of about 418 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan holds a solid overall lead 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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Birò is a tiny electric city car that turns cramped streets and parking headaches into a manageable, even fun, part of the day with nimble manners and a cheeky silhouette. It’s an ideal pick for urbanites seeking fuss-free daily mobility, low running hassle, and a vehicle that refuses to blend into the commuter crowd.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
12,900 - 17,600 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
0 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
424 - 431 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
122 - 308 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
1,794 - 1,835 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,107 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,566 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
219 - 226 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

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

General
Model Year
2022
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Estrima
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Estrima Birò offered with different drivetrains?

The Estrima Birò is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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