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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Aston Martin DBX?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Aston Martin DBX: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Aston Martin DBX

  • significantly more power
  • clearly 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:

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

Mercedes Citan Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 147,116 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 9.1 L/100km.

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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 Aston Martin DBX offers significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 596 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 8.4 s quicker.

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

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 Transporter is significantly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 939 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries barely more – 787 kg compared to 710 kg. That’s a difference of about 77 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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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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With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
323 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
710 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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