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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Ford Mustang Coupe comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 453 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 51,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Ford Mustang Coupe?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Ford Mustang Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Ford Mustang Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • 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:

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

Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,030 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 6.9 L/100km.

Mustang Coupe

Engine and Performance:

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 Ford Mustang Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 322 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 7.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 540 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 270 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: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is markedly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 427 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 334 kg. That’s a difference of about 453 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is narrowly 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 £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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The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 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
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
275 - 282 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
4
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
327 - 334 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
446 - 453 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
540 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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