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Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Mercedes Citan?

Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • visibly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Citan is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,405 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda MX-30 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.3 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan offers clearly more range – reaching up to 280 km, about 195 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

Citan

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 MX-30 offers visibly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-30 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan is markedly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

MX-30

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 is somewhat lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 293 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers noticeably more boot space – 551 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,660 L, about 2,505 L more than the Mazda MX-30.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries noticeably more – 644 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 242 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan holds a decisive overall lead 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
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
22 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
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
402 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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