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Lexus LM vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (206 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (109,700 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus LM or Mercedes Citan?

Lexus LM vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Lexus LM

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

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Citan is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Lexus LM costs 109,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 87,271 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Lexus LM with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

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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 Lexus LM offers noticeably more power – delivering 206 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus LM is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Lexus LM offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is significantly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,345 kg. The difference is around 789 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers substantially more boot space – 551 L compared to 110 L. That’s a difference of about 441 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries somewhat more – 644 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 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
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Costs and Consumption
Price
109,700 - 131,900 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 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
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
160 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
MPV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
4 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
110 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
525 - 535 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
206 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Lexus LM?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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