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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs BMW 3 Series Touring comparison
Compare performance (131 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or BMW 3 Series Touring?
Mercedes Citan Transporter vs BMW 3 Series Touring: Key differences
Citan Transporter
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Mercedes Citan Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,316 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Touring uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 193 km more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.
3 Series Touring
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 BMW 3 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 399 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 8.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Touring delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 430 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.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is a bit lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,650 kg. The difference is around 269 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 267 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 3 Series Touring 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 £41,100
BMW 3 Series Touring
Mercedes Citan Transporter
BMW 3 Series Touring
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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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BMW 3 Series Touring
The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.
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Mercedes Citan Transporter
BMW 3 Series Touring
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
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Price
41,100 - 93,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 10.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
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Electric Range
91 - 97 km
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
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co2
57 - 233 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
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Curb weight
1,650 - 2,025 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
410 - 500 L
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Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
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Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
449 - 787 kg
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Payload
430 - 520 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
95 - 131 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.8 s
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
BMW
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