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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Mercedes Citan?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

6 Saloon

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 Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,042 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda 6 Saloon is slightly more efficient: consuming 16.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 2.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers considerably more range – reaching up to 552 km, about 272 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Citan

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 Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 127 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan is marginally faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Saloon tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Saloon delivers somewhat more torque with 320 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is visibly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 471 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 336 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,660 L, about 2,586 L more than the Mazda 6 Saloon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries substantially more – 644 kg compared to 360 kg. That’s a difference of about 284 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan is narrowly ahead 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
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
320 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

The Mazda 6 Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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