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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (446 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (56,900 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Ford Mustang Convertible

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

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Mustang Convertible

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,173 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.3 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

Citan Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Mustang Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 446 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 315 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 6.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Convertible delivers substantially more torque with 540 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Mustang Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is markedly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,876 kg. The difference is around 495 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 324 kg. That’s a difference of about 463 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly superior 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 Manual, 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 Mustang Convertible
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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Ford Mustang Convertible

The Ford Mustang Convertible makes every drive feel like a small celebration, its exhaust note and open-air drama turning mundane routes into showstoppers. It’s a car that doubles as a weekend mood lifter and a credible everyday companion, blending swagger with surprising practicality.

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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 Mustang Convertible
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
56,900 - 59,900 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 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
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,876 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,916 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
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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