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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Maxus Euniq 5 comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Maxus Euniq 5?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Maxus Euniq 5: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Maxus Euniq 5

  • clearly more power
  • moderately more electric range
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Maxus Euniq 5 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,658 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is markedly more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 22.6 kWh/100km for the Maxus Euniq 5. That’s a difference of about 3.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Maxus Euniq 5 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 360 km, about 70 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Euniq 5

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 Maxus Euniq 5 offers clearly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is moderately faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Maxus Euniq 5 tops out at 160 km/h. The difference is around 23 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maxus Euniq 5 delivers somewhat more torque with 310 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 40 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.

Seats: Maxus Euniq 5 offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 429 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries visibly more – 787 kg compared to 541 kg. That’s a difference of about 246 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is decisively 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 Maxus Euniq 5 is a no-nonsense electric people carrier that pairs a cavernous interior with an unexpectedly polished cabin, so family duty feels a little less like a chore. It won’t set your pulse racing, but for buyers after fuss-free electric propulsion, flexible seating and clever everyday practicality, it’s a genuinely sensible and likeable choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
46,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
360 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
MPV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,825 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,800 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
541 kg

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

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maxus
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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