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Ford Tourneo Courier vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (21,800 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Courier or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Ford Tourneo Courier vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Ford Tourneo Courier

  • barely more power
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Tourneo Courier

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Citan Transporter is only slightly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Ford Tourneo Courier costs 21,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Tourneo Courier with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Tourneo Courier is barely more efficient: consuming 17.9 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 320 km, about 30 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

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 Tourneo Courier offers barely 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 barely more torque with 290 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Tourneo Courier

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 marginally lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 136 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 304 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 : 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,800 - 35,000 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
320 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,545 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
480 - 483 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Torque
240 - 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 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Ford Tourneo Courier offered with different drivetrains?

The Ford Tourneo Courier is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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