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Ford Tourneo Custom vs Mercedes Citan Transporter - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (286 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (45700 £ vs 21700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Tourneo Custom or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Ford Tourneo Custom

Mercedes Citan Transporter

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

Tourneo Custom

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Citan Transporter has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21700 £, while the Ford Tourneo Custom costs 45700 £. That’s a price difference of around 24006 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Tourneo Custom manages with 4.10 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.10 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes Citan Transporter: with 18.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the Ford Tourneo Custom with 24.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 5.50 kWh.

As for range, the Ford Tourneo Custom performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 307 km, about 17 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Tourneo Custom

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 Custom has a significantly edge – offering 286 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter performs slightly better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Ford Tourneo Custom tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Tourneo Custom pulls evident stronger with 415 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm difference.

Tourneo Custom

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: Ford Tourneo Custom offers evident more seating capacity – 8 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly lighter – 1381 kg compared to 2453 kg. The difference is around 1072 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter performs clearly better – up to 3620 L, which is about 2266 L more than the Ford Tourneo Custom.

When it comes to payload, Ford Tourneo Custom barely noticeable takes the win – 847 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Tourneo Custom proves to be edges out slightly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Tourneo Custom is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £45,700
Tourneo Custom

Ford Tourneo Custom

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.1 - 8.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.2 - 25.2 kWh
  • Electric Range : 49 - 307 km
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Ford Tourneo Custom
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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Ford Tourneo Custom

The Ford Tourneo Custom is a practical and polished people‑carrier that turns hauling crew and weekend kit into something surprisingly pleasant, with a composed ride and a cabin built for real life rather than showroom gloss. With clever storage, flexible seating and tech that keeps everyone happy on the road, it’s the sensible choice for families or businesses that want function without sacrificing a bit of style — the van that learnt how to be nice to live with.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
45700 - 67800 £
Price
21700 - 33300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 8.6 L
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 25.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh
Electric Range
49 - 307 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 64 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 226 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 63 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
8
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2453 - 2707 kg
Curb weight
1381 - 1939 kg
Trunk capacity
672 - 819 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Length
4498 - 4922 mm
Width
2032 mm
Width
1859 mm
Height
1958 - 1959 mm
Height
1819 - 1830 mm
Max trunk capacity
1045 - 1354 L
Max trunk capacity
2900 - 3620 L
Payload
620 - 847 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 286 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
360 - 415 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 210 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2021 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the Ford Tourneo Custom have?

The Ford Tourneo Custom is available as Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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