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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 213,814 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.6 L/100km.

MC20 Roadster

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 Maserati MC20 Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 499 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 8.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is considerably faster – reaching 320 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 137 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 730 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 460 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 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is a bit lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,534 kg. The difference is around 153 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries considerably more – 787 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 531 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter 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.

from £21,700
Citan Transporter

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, 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
Mercedes Citan Transporter
Maserati MC20 Roadster

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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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Maserati MC20 Roadster

The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 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
-
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
256 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
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