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Ford Bronco vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (335 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (58,200 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Bronco or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Ford Bronco vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Ford Bronco

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Bronco

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Ford Bronco costs 58,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,501 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 6.2 L/100km.

Citan Transporter

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 Ford Bronco offers clearly 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 Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

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

Bronco

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,289 kg. The difference is around 908 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 411 kg. That’s a difference of about 376 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is far ahead overall 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
Ford Bronco
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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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 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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Ford Bronco
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 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
257 - 288 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,928 - 1,937 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
387 - 411 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, 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
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
563 Nm
Torque
240 - 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
E, F, D, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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