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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

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

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

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

Mustang Coupe

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 Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,030 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 6.9 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 Mustang Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 322 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 7.3 s quicker.

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

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 noticeably lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 427 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 453 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter holds a slight edge 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 Mustang Coupe
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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Ford Mustang Coupe

The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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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 Coupe
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 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
275 - 282 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
4
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
327 - 334 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, 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 - 453 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 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 - 334 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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