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Ford Transit Connect vs Mercedes Citan – Which one offers the better deal?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Ford Transit Connect or Mercedes Citan fits your lifestyle better.

Ford Transit Connect

Mercedes Citan

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

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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 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22400 £, while the Ford Transit Connect costs 26700 £. That’s a price difference of around 4281 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Ford Transit Connect manages with 0.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.20 L. The difference is about 4.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes Citan performs convincingly better – achieving up to 280 km, about 162 km more than the Ford Transit Connect.

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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 Transit Connect has a to a small extent edge – offering 150 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Transit Connect is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 11.40 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Ford Transit Connect performs slight better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Transit Connect pulls evident stronger with 350 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Ford Transit Connect is slight lighter – 1477 kg compared to 1556 kg. The difference is around 79 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Ford Transit Connect performs slight better – up to 3700 L, which is about 40 L more than the Mercedes Citan.

When it comes to payload, Ford Transit Connect somewhat takes the win – 792 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 148 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Ford Transit Connect proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Ford Transit Connect is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

Ford Transit Connect
Mercedes Citan

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Ford Transit Connect

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 5.8 L
  • Electric Range : 118 km
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Ford Transit Connect

The Ford Transit Connect is the go-to compact workhorse for urban professionals who need cargo space without driving a full-size van. It balances practicality and everyday manners with clever storage ideas and a surprisingly comfortable ride, making it a sensible choice for small businesses and families who value function over flair.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
26700 - 41500 £
Price
22400 - 30100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Electric Range
118 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
11 - 153 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
32 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1477 - 1866 kg
Curb weight
1556 - 2010 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
4500 - 4868 mm
Length
4498 - 4922 mm
Width
1855 mm
Width
1859 mm
Height
1856 - 1860 mm
Height
1811 - 1830 mm
Max trunk capacity
2500 - 3700 L
Max trunk capacity
1979 - 3660 L
Payload
602 - 792 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
280 - 350 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2021 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Ford
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Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Connect?

The Ford Transit Connect is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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