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Mazda CX-80 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (327 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (49,300 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-80 or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Mazda CX-80 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Mazda CX-80

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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably 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-80

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Mazda CX-80 costs 49,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,587 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-80 uses 4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 230 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

Citan Transporter

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-80 offers considerably 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-80 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-80 delivers clearly more torque with 550 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 280 Nm more.

CX-80

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mazda CX-80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is considerably lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 750 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries slightly more – 787 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 137 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda CX-80 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 £49,300
CX-80

Mazda CX-80

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 254 - 327 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range 60 km
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Mazda CX-80

The Mazda CX-80 brings polished, near-premium styling and a cabin that feels far classier than its badge might imply. It steers with a composed, engaging character and packs the sensible practicality families want — with just enough flair to make school runs feel a little less ordinary.

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Good chunk of steel on steroids

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Mercedes Citan Transporter

The Mercedes Citan is a practical, city-friendly van that blends Mercedes' premium touches with sensible commercial utility — it's nimble in tight streets, easy to load, and feels more polished than its price suggests. For small-business owners who want something professional-looking without fuss, the Citan is a dependable workhorse that won’t embarrass you at client meetings and is surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
60 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
91 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
258 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
649 - 650 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, 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
254 - 327 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
187 - 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, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mazda CX-80 have?

The Mazda CX-80 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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