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Jeep Wrangler vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Wrangler or Mercedes Citan?

Jeep Wrangler vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Jeep Wrangler

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

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Wrangler

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Citan is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Jeep Wrangler costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,328 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Jeep Wrangler with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 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 Wrangler offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 141 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Wrangler is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Wrangler delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

Wrangler

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 is noticeably lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,938 kg. The difference is around 382 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers only slightly more boot space – 551 L compared to 533 L. That’s a difference of about 18 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries moderately more – 644 kg compared to 556 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan holds a decisive 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 £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 Wrangler
Mercedes Citan

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Jeep Wrangler

The Jeep Wrangler wears its go-anywhere attitude on its boxy shoulders, with exposed hinges, a removable top and a look that practically dares the tarmac to get in its way. Inside it’s simple and tough-minded, ready to swallow muddy boots and weekend gear, so if you crave honest off-road thrills rather than refined suburbia polish, the Wrangler is your unapologetic partner in adventure.

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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 Wrangler
Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption

Price
60,800 - 62,500 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
11.1 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
250 - 269 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,938 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
533 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
546 - 556 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
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
272 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
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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