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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 306,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Citan Transporter

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 284,259 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 8.4 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 639 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 8.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is substantially faster – reaching 338 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 155 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 630 Nm more.

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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 464 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries substantially more – 787 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 367 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
Mercedes Citan Transporter
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

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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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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

The Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe looks like it was chiseled by a sculptor with a need for speed, pairing aristocratic elegance with a deliberately brutal stance. It delivers a mood‑altering soundtrack and intoxicating shove that turns ordinary drives into cinematic escapes — perfect for buyers who want drama without sacrificing refinement.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
306,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,285 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
420 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
338 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Aston Martin
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