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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Bentley Flying Spur comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 550 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 180,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Bentley Flying Spur?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Bentley Flying Spur: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Bentley Flying Spur

  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Bentley Flying Spur costs 180,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 159,116 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Bentley Flying Spur uses 3.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 249 km more than the Bentley Flying Spur.

Flying Spur

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 Flying Spur offers considerably 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 Flying Spur is clearly 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 Flying Spur is substantially 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 Flying Spur delivers substantially more torque with 770 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 500 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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 2,330 kg. The difference is around 949 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries moderately more – 787 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 137 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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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 Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur wraps landmark luxury and bespoke British craft into a sedan that feels like a private members' club you can park in your driveway. It delivers chauffeur-grade comfort wrapped in driver-focused poise, turning an ordinary commute into a memorably grand arrival.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Bentley Flying Spur

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
180,900 - 186,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 12.7 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
41 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
75 - 288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
2,330 - 2,505 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
5,316 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
2,013 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
525 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, 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
544 - 550 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 4.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
285 - 318 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
750 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
400 - 404 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, 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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