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Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Mazda MX-30 vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,107 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda MX-30 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.3 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 205 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

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 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 visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter 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:

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 Transporter is markedly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 468 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 2,465 L more than the Mazda MX-30.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 385 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter stands well ahead of its rival 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 £21,700
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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Mazda MX-30

The Mazda MX-30 trades conventional EV practicality for a boutique vibe, wrapping easy urban agility and a stylish, artisan interior into a compact package that stands out in the crossover crowd. It’s ideal for city-minded buyers who value design and driving feel over long-distance trips, and its quirky details prove Mazda can be playful without losing its driver-focused soul.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
22 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
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
402 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, 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
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
240 - 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
E, F, D, 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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