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Mazda CX-60 vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (327 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (43,700 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-60 or Mercedes Citan?

Mazda CX-60 vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Mazda CX-60

4.5 (9 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Mercedes Citan

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

CX-60

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 Mazda CX-60 costs 43,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,228 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-60 uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan offers considerably more range – reaching up to 280 km, about 217 km more than the Mazda CX-60.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda CX-60 offers substantially more power – delivering 327 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 196 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-60 delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

CX-60

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 clearly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,890 kg. The difference is around 334 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda CX-60 offers only slightly more boot space – 570 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 19 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries only slightly more – 644 kg compared to 612 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda CX-60 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.

from £43,700
CX-60

Mazda CX-60

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 200 - 327 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 63 km
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Reviews Mazda CX-60

4.5 (9 Reviews)
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andy
31 May 2026, 10:11:44

Not a really functioning vehicle. High fuel consumption and constant electronic problems, the brakes are a joke.

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Leo
7 Mar 2026, 11:15:10

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THEO
7 Mar 2026, 07:02:13

2026 model is the new standard, great car.

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andy
15 Feb 2026, 18:05:07

A car with lots of problems — more trips to the garage than anything else.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
43,700 - 57,900 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 5.2 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
63 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
85 - 137 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,890 - 2,055 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
570 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
581 - 612 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
200 - 327 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
450 - 550 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
147 - 241 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-60 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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