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Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • markedly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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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 Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Mazda 6 Estate costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,259 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Citan Transporter

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 Mazda 6 Estate offers markedly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Estate is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mazda 6 Estate is slightly faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers marginally more torque with 270 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 12 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 only slightly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 94 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 1,956 L more than the Mazda 6 Estate.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 571 kg. That’s a difference of about 216 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter 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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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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Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mazda 6 Estate have?

The Mazda 6 Estate is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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