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Fiat Doblò vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (25,900 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Doblò or Mercedes Citan?

Fiat Doblò vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Fiat Doblò

  • very slightly lighter

Mercedes Citan

  • moderately cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient

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

Doblò

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan is moderately cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Fiat Doblò costs 25,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,414 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Fiat Doblò with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

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 very slightly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Doblò delivers marginally more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Doblò

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Doblò is very slightly lighter – 1,530 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 26 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Doblò carries visibly more – 840 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 196 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan 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.

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
Fiat Doblò
Mercedes Citan

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Fiat Doblò

The Fiat Doblò is Fiat’s pragmatic workhorse that doubles as a family companion—deceptively roomy, easy to live with and built to swallow awkward loads without drama. It won’t win style prizes, but its sensible packaging, no-nonsense character and low-stress ownership make it a very practical choice for buyers who prefer usefulness over flash.

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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 Doblò
Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption

Price
25,900 - 29,600 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
144 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,530 - 1,658 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
722 - 840 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

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