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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 140 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 24,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Kia Ceed Sportswagon?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Kia Ceed Sportswagon: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • somewhat cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • only slightly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Citan Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is somewhat cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon costs 24,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,593 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Kia Ceed Sportswagon with 6 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Ceed Sportswagon

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 Kia Ceed Sportswagon offers only slightly more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.7 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers very slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 17 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is only slightly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries visibly more – 787 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 302 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is far ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 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
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
137 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
463 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Kia
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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