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Fiat 500 Convertible vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (19,700 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 Convertible or Mercedes Citan?

Fiat 500 Convertible vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • somewhat cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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Mercedes Citan

  • marginally more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

500 Convertible

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.

Fiat 500 Convertible is somewhat cheaper – starting at 19,700 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,738 £.

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

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 6.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 Convertible offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 313 km, about 33 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Citan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Citan offers marginally more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 Convertible is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan delivers slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Citan offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 Convertible is markedly lighter – 1,150 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 406 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers substantially more boot space – 551 L compared to 183 L. That’s a difference of about 368 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries clearly more – 644 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 319 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan 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.

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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The Fiat 500 Convertible is a cheeky, retro-styled roof-down city car that turns heads and makes short trips feel like mini vacations. It’s more about charm and personality than practicality, ideal for style-conscious buyers who prefer fun and flair over brute practicality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
19,700 - 28,300 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 313 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 123 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,480 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
183 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 17.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Fiat 500 Convertible?

The Fiat 500 Convertible is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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