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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Bentley Bentayga comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 177,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Bentley Bentayga?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Bentley Bentayga: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Bentley Bentayga

  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 155,516 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 7.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 240 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

Bentayga

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 Bentley Bentayga offers clearly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 419 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Bentayga is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 7.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Bentayga is noticeably faster – reaching 290 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 107 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 500 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 clearly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 1,034 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers considerably more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 1,846 L more than the Bentley Bentayga.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries only slightly more – 835 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly superior overall 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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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13 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
50 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
294 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
484 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
736 - 835 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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
462 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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