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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Ford Tourneo Courier comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 21,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Ford Tourneo Courier?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Ford Tourneo Courier: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Ford Tourneo Courier

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 barely cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Ford Tourneo Courier costs 21,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Tourneo Courier with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Tourneo Courier is only slightly more efficient: consuming 17.9 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 320 km, about 30 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Tourneo Courier

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Tourneo Courier offers only slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Tourneo Courier delivers marginally more torque with 290 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 20 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, Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 136 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries markedly more – 787 kg compared to 483 kg. That’s a difference of about 304 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly superior 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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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 Tourneo Courier is a cheeky, compact people carrier that turns urban errands into a pleasure, thanks to a spacious, cleverly packaged cabin and genuinely practical storage everywhere you look. It drives with reassuringly car-like manners, so the ride is comfy for school runs and shopping trips, and sensible touches like fold-flat seats, a high driving position and plentiful cubbies make it a smart, fuss-free choice for small families and weekend haulers.

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4 Jul 2026, 18:46:09

Nice car, lots of space inside and a practical car for everyday use.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
21,800 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
320 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 151 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
1,517 - 1,545 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,813 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
480 - 483 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
125 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
92 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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