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Honda e:Ny1 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (204 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 – Honda e:Ny1 or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Honda e:Ny1 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Honda e:Ny1

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Honda e:Ny1 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,679 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Honda e:Ny1 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Honda e:Ny1 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 412 km, about 122 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 Honda e:Ny1 offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda e:Ny1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is somewhat faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Honda e:Ny1 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda e:Ny1 delivers slightly more torque with 310 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,730 kg. The difference is around 349 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 2,444 L more than the Honda e:Ny1.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries significantly more – 787 kg compared to 350 kg. That’s a difference of about 437 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter holds a solid overall lead 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
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Reviews Honda e:Ny1

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Yvissa
18 Mar 2026, 18:52:54

Good car, good power, but average range and it lacks a trip planner. Still, it’s not too much of a problem.

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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
33,400 - 36,000 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
412 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
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,730 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
344 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,387 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,584 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,136 - 1,176 L
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
350 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
204 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
310 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Honda e:Ny1 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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