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GWM ORA 03 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (171 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM ORA 03 or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

GWM ORA 03 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

GWM ORA 03

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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ORA 03

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 Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the GWM ORA 03 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,679 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the GWM ORA 03 is a bit more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 2.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the GWM ORA 03 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 420 km, about 130 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 GWM ORA 03 offers clearly more power – delivering 171 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM ORA 03 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.2 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers marginally more torque with 270 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is somewhat lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,615 kg. The difference is around 234 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 355 kg. That’s a difference of about 432 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM ORA 03 is narrowly 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 £33,400
ORA 03

GWM ORA 03

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 171 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 310 - 420 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 42,400 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
310 - 420 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
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,615 - 1,655 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
228 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,848 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
315 - 355 kg
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
171 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.2 - 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
126 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
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
GWM
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the GWM ORA 03 have?

The GWM ORA 03 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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