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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Cadillac VISTIQ comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 615 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 85,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Cadillac VISTIQ?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Cadillac VISTIQ: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Cadillac VISTIQ

  • clearly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • 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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Cadillac VISTIQ costs 85,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,664 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is slightly more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 21.8 kWh/100km for the Cadillac VISTIQ. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Cadillac VISTIQ offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 460 km, about 170 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

VISTIQ

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 Cadillac VISTIQ offers clearly more power – delivering 615 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 484 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac VISTIQ is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Cadillac VISTIQ delivers substantially more torque with 880 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 610 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: Cadillac VISTIQ offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is considerably lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,899 kg. The difference is around 1,518 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries visibly more – 787 kg compared to 576 kg. That’s a difference of about 211 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac VISTIQ 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 £85,400
VISTIQ

Cadillac VISTIQ

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 615 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 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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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Cadillac VISTIQ

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
85,400 - 94,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
460 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
6 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
2,899 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
297 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
2,026 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
576 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
615 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
452 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Cadillac
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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