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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • visibly lighter
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • considerably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 327,116 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 275 km more than the Ferrari 296 Coupe.

296 Coupe

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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 749 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 8.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 755 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 485 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 289 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 225 kg. That’s a difference of about 562 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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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Slip behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB and you get a compact supercar that turns everyday roads into a racetrack with intoxicating urgency and razor-sharp poise. It's the perfect choice for drivers who want headline-grabbing performance and Ferrari drama without the showroom theatrics, all wrapped in stunning Italian design.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 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
15 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ferrari
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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