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GWM WEY 05 vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (476 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (51,300 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – GWM WEY 05 or Mercedes Citan?

GWM WEY 05 vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

WEY 05

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Citan is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the GWM WEY 05 costs 51,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,899 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the GWM WEY 05 uses 0.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan offers significantly more range – reaching up to 280 km, about 122 km more than the GWM WEY 05.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the GWM WEY 05 offers significantly more power – delivering 476 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 345 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the GWM WEY 05 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the GWM WEY 05 delivers clearly more torque with 847 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 577 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 is significantly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 854 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers only slightly more boot space – 551 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries significantly more – 644 kg compared to 385 kg. That’s a difference of about 259 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The GWM WEY 05 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.

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WEY 05

GWM WEY 05

  • Engine Type Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 476 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 158 km
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Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption
Price
51,300 - 54,800 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
0.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
158 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
12 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,410 - 2,440 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
500 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
355 - 385 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
476 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
847 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
350 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
GWM
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the GWM WEY 05?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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