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Fiat 600 vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (21,000 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat 600 or Mercedes Citan?

Fiat 600 vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Fiat 600

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes Citan

  • 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:

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 600 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 21,000 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,452 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 600 uses 4.8 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 600 is visibly more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 4.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Fiat 600 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 409 km, about 129 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 Fiat 600 offers slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat 600 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.5 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan delivers marginally more torque with 270 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 600 is clearly lighter – 1,265 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 291 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries slightly more – 644 kg compared to 517 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 600 is decisively 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.

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Fiat 600

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 409 km
Fiat 600
Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Fiat 600

The Fiat 600 is small, cheeky and utterly charming, a pocket-sized Italian that packs more personality than its size suggests. Ideal for city buyers who want fuss-free motoring with a playful driving character, it puts smiles ahead of spreadsheets.

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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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Fiat 600
Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,000 - 31,300 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
409 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 129 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,265 - 1,595 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
360 - 385 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,779 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
427 - 517 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, 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
100 - 156 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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