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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs DS Automobiles DS 3 comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or DS Automobiles DS 3?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs DS Automobiles DS 3: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
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DS Automobiles DS 3

  • slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is visibly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 3 costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,761 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 3 uses 5 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles DS 3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 110 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

DS 3

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 DS Automobiles DS 3 offers slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles DS 3 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers marginally more torque with 270 Nm compared to 260 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, DS Automobiles DS 3 is slightly lighter – 1,249 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries substantially more – 787 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 321 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter sits just ahead 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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DS Automobiles DS 3

The DS 3 is a chic, compact premium hatch that stands out with couture styling and an interior that feels more boutique than bargain-bin. It serves up a poised, city-friendly drive with plenty of French flair — ideal for buyers who want personality as much as practicality and don’t mind turning heads at the lights.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
29,500 - 37,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 112 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,249 - 1,646 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
350 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
362 - 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
145 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
230 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
107 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
DS Automobiles
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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