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Fiat Tipo Limousine vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (130 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 Tipo Limousine or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Fiat Tipo Limousine vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Fiat Tipo Limousine

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • very slightly more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tipo Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Tipo Limousine is clearly 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 Fiat Tipo Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Fiat Tipo Limousine is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Fiat Tipo Limousine is moderately faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Tipo Limousine delivers moderately more torque with 320 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

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 Tipo Limousine is only slightly lighter – 1,375 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 6 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries significantly more – 787 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 362 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter holds a solid overall lead 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
Fiat Tipo Limousine
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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Fiat Tipo Limousine

The Fiat Tipo sedan is a practical, no-nonsense family saloon that focuses on roomy, usable space and comfortable everyday driving rather than flashy pretence. It won't set pulses racing, but its sensible packaging, economical running costs and honest charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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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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Fiat Tipo Limousine
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,100 - 17,600 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
120 - 121 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,375 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,532 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,792 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,497 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
425 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
210 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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