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Ford Transit Transporter vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (67,300 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Transporter or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Ford Transit Transporter vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Ford Transit Transporter

  • significantly more power
  • markedly more electric range
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Ford Transit Transporter costs 67,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,568 £.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Transporter offers markedly more range – reaching up to 402 km, about 112 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

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 Transit Transporter offers significantly more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 138 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Transporter delivers noticeably more torque with 430 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm more.

Transit Transporter

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Transit Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter shows a few small advantages 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 Transit Transporter
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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Ford Transit Transporter

The Ford Transit is the no-nonsense workhorse that turns heavy-duty hauling into a surprisingly civilized experience, with a cabin that favors practicality over pretense. It’s the go-to for tradespeople and fleet managers who want reliability, adaptability and low running headaches — not showy gimmicks.

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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 Transit Transporter
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
67,300 - 73,000 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
341 - 402 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
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Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
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Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 269 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
430 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 198 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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