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Ford Bronco vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (335 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (58,200 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Bronco or Mercedes Citan?

Ford Bronco vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Ford Bronco

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes Citan

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Bronco

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.

Mercedes Citan is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Ford Bronco costs 58,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,799 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

Citan

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 Ford Bronco offers considerably more power – delivering 335 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Bronco is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Bronco delivers clearly more torque with 563 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 293 Nm more.

Bronco

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, Mercedes Citan is considerably lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,289 kg. The difference is around 733 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Bronco offers only slightly more boot space – 562 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries markedly more – 644 kg compared to 411 kg. That’s a difference of about 233 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan holds a decisive 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 £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
Ford Bronco
Mercedes Citan

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Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a go-anywhere SUV that wraps rugged off-road capability in retro looks and modern tech, promising weekend warriors a grin from first mud splash to last campfire. With removable roofs and doors, a surprisingly polished cabin for everyday life and a wide range of trims, it’s as happy tackling trails as it is turning heads on the school run — adventure with attitude.

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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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Ford Bronco
Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption

Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
257 - 288 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,928 - 1,937 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
387 - 411 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
563 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
246 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,694 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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