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Jeep Gladiator vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (264 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (66,400 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Gladiator or Mercedes Citan?

Jeep Gladiator vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Jeep Gladiator

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

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Gladiator

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Jeep Gladiator costs 66,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,985 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Jeep Gladiator with 9.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

Citan

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 Jeep Gladiator offers clearly more power – delivering 264 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Gladiator is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan is barely faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Jeep Gladiator tops out at 177 km/h. The difference is around 6 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Gladiator delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 330 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 2,360 kg. The difference is around 804 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries a bit more – 644 kg compared to 565 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan is far ahead 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.

from £22,400
Citan

Mercedes Citan

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 265 - 280 km
Jeep Gladiator
Mercedes Citan

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Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep Gladiator grafts the Wrangler's go-anywhere attitude onto a proper pickup bed, giving weekend adventurers the ability to haul gear, pop the top, and head off-road with confidence. It won't pretend to be a luxury cruiser, but its honest, rugged charm and practical versatility make it a great pick for buyers who value character and capability over showroom polish.

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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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Jeep Gladiator
Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption

Price
66,400 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
9.8 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
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Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
257 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
71 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Pickup
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
5,591 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,905 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
565 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
264 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
600 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
194 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,987 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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