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Ford Focus Turnier vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (28,500 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus Turnier or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Ford Focus Turnier vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Ford Focus Turnier

  • considerably more power
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Focus Turnier

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Ford Focus Turnier costs 28,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,801 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Focus Turnier uses 5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 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 Ford Focus Turnier offers considerably more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus Turnier is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ford Focus Turnier is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Focus Turnier delivers clearly more torque with 420 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Focus Turnier

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, Mercedes Citan Transporter is very slightly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,413 kg. The difference is around 32 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 1,967 L more than the Ford Focus Turnier.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 557 kg. That’s a difference of about 230 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Focus Turnier stands well ahead of its rival 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 £28,500
Focus Turnier

Ford Focus Turnier

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 8 L/100km
Ford Focus Turnier
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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Ford Focus Turnier

The Ford Focus Estate packs practical, family-friendly space into a compact, poised package that feels sharper and more grown-up than its price suggests. It steers with tidy composure, offers sensible interior flexibility, and is perfect for buyers who want everyday usability without turning into a moving van.

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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 Focus Turnier
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,500 - 39,900 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
120 - 183 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,413 - 1,563 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
608 - 635 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
4,672 - 4,693 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,459 - 1,504 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,653 L
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
523 - 557 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
184 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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