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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Ford Tourneo Connect comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 27,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Ford Tourneo Connect?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Ford Tourneo Connect: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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Ford Tourneo Connect

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  • slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • moderately 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 markedly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Ford Tourneo Connect costs 27,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,601 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Tourneo Connect uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 171 km more than the Ford Tourneo Connect.

Tourneo Connect

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 Ford Tourneo Connect offers slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Tourneo Connect is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 10.1 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Tourneo Connect delivers noticeably more torque with 350 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 80 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is slightly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 161 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Tourneo Connect carries marginally more – 818 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Tourneo Connect stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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Tourneo Connect

Ford Tourneo Connect

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 116 - 119 km
Mercedes Citan Transporter
Ford Tourneo Connect

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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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Ford Tourneo Connect

The Ford Tourneo Connect is a practical, surprisingly polished people-mover that balances family-friendly flexibility with car-like driving manners. With clever storage, sliding doors and a bright, airy cabin it’s a smart choice for buyers who want sensible versatility without sacrificing everyday comfort — and it’s oddly enjoyable to drive for its size.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Ford Tourneo Connect

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
27,300 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.9 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
116 - 119 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
11 - 164 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,781 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
1,213 - 1,720 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
563 - 818 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
220 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ford
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