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Ford Tourneo Courier vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (21,800 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Courier or Mercedes Citan?

Ford Tourneo Courier vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Ford Tourneo Courier

  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Mercedes Citan

  • clearly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tourneo Courier

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.

Ford Tourneo Courier is marginally cheaper – starting at 21,800 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Tourneo Courier with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Tourneo Courier is moderately more efficient: consuming 17.3 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers marginally more range – reaching up to 288 km, about 8 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Citan

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 Tourneo Courier offers marginally more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Tourneo Courier delivers very slightly more torque with 290 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Tourneo Courier

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, Ford Tourneo Courier is very slightly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers barely more boot space – 570 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries markedly more – 644 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 161 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan is decisively ahead 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 Tourneo Courier
Mercedes Citan

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Ford Tourneo Courier

The Ford Tourneo Courier is a cheeky, compact people carrier that turns urban errands into a pleasure, thanks to a spacious, cleverly packaged cabin and genuinely practical storage everywhere you look. It drives with reassuringly car-like manners, so the ride is comfy for school runs and shopping trips, and sensible touches like fold-flat seats, a high driving position and plentiful cubbies make it a smart, fuss-free choice for small families and weekend haulers.

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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 Tourneo Courier
Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,800 - 34,300 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
288 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,545 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
480 - 483 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
125 - 136 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
92 - 100 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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