Compare performance (131 HP vs 95 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 16,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van?
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.
Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van is visibly cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the Mercedes Citan Transporter costs 21,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,962 £.
Both cars consume an average of 5.1 L/100km – no difference here.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers visibly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 36 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 11.7 s, while the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van takes 11.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is only slightly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers noticeably more torque with 270 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van is barely lighter – 1,285 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 96 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers visibly more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 1,120 L more than the Fiat Fiorino Qubo Van.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 535 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.
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.
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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The Fiat Qubo van is a compact urban workhorse that hides an impressively practical load area behind deceptively small proportions, making tight city streets and parking a breeze. It’s not flashy, but its sensible layout, easy-to-live-with character and wallet-friendly running make it a solid pick for anyone needing dependable everyday practicality without fuss.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
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Price
16,800 - 17,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 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
-
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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
133 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
45 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
2
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
3
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Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
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Curb weight
1,285 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
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Length
3,957 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,716 mm
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Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
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Height
1,721 mm
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Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
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Max trunk capacity
2,500 L
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Payload
449 - 787 kg
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Payload
535 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
95 - 131 HP
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Power HP
80 - 95 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 13.9 s
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
162 - 167 km/h
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
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Torque
190 - 200 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Power kW
59 - 70 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,248 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
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Model Year
2016
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Fiat
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