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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

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

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Citan Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,621 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

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 MX-5 Coupe offers only slightly more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers considerably more torque with 270 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 118 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is noticeably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 267 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries significantly more – 787 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 621 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is decisively 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 £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-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
166 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Mazda MX-5 Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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