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Fiat 500 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (118 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 500 or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Fiat 500 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • marginally more power
  • marginally more efficient
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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:

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 is visibly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mercedes Citan Transporter costs 21,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,607 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is considerably more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 5.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 500 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 331 km, about 41 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Citan Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Citan Transporter 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 is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 9 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

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

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is noticeably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 251 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries substantially more – 787 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 462 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is slightly ahead 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 £21,700
Citan Transporter

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 262 - 290 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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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 Transporter

The Mercedes Citan is a practical, city-friendly van that blends Mercedes' premium touches with sensible commercial utility — it's nimble in tight streets, easy to load, and feels more polished than its price suggests. For small-business owners who want something professional-looking without fuss, the Citan is a dependable workhorse that won’t embarrass you at client meetings and is surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
250 - 325 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, 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
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Torque
240 - 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
E, F, D, 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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