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Fiat 500 vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Mercedes Citan?

Fiat 500 vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Fiat 500

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

  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Fiat 500 is markedly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,309 £.

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

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 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 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 51 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

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 118 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 500 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 moderately more torque with 270 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

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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 is clearly lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 426 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 366 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries significantly 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 leads convincingly 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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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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Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a cheeky, retro‑styled city car that turns heads with its iconic looks and playful personality. Perfect for weaving through tight streets and easing into tiny parking spots, it’s aimed at buyers who want style and character more than grand touring prowess.

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Reviews Fiat 500

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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Mercedes Citan

The Mercedes Citan is a clever urban van that dresses sensible practicality in a surprisingly premium suit, making light work of deliveries and family duties without feeling like a workhorse. With a calm, car-like driving feel, clever interior packaging and the Mercedes badge up front, it’s a smart pick for buyers who want function with a touch of luxury and a wink of personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
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 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 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 - 16.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
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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
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Fiat 500 offered with different drivetrains?

The Fiat 500 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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