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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Bentley Continental Convertible comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 549 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 212,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Bentley Continental Convertible?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Bentley Continental Convertible: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Bentley Continental Convertible

  • considerably more power
  • significantly 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Bentley Continental Convertible costs 212,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 190,487 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Bentley Continental Convertible with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

Continental Convertible

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 Bentley Continental Convertible offers considerably more power – delivering 549 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 418 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Bentley Continental Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Continental Convertible is clearly faster – reaching 318 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 135 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Continental Convertible delivers considerably 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.

Seats: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,335 kg. The difference is around 954 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries considerably more – 787 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 322 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
Bentley Continental Convertible

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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 Continental Convertible

The Bentley Continental GTC is the ultimate cruising companion, wrapping you in hand-stitched leather and hushed luxury while the roof folds away for sun-drenched grand tours. It’s impossibly accomplished — poised and surprisingly playful for its size — delivering an effortless presence that turns every motorway into a first-class runway.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Bentley Continental Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
212,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 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
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
275 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
2,335 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,964 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,399 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
465 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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
549 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
318 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
404 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Bentley
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