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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Maxus T90 EV comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 56,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Maxus T90 EV?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Maxus T90 EV: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Maxus T90 EV

  • markedly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Citan Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Maxus T90 EV costs 56,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,348 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is considerably more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 26.8 kWh/100km for the Maxus T90 EV. That’s a difference of about 8.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Maxus T90 EV offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 330 km, about 40 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

T90 EV

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 T90 EV offers markedly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 46 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.7 s, while the Maxus T90 EV takes 12.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maxus T90 EV delivers moderately more torque with 310 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 40 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 considerably lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 994 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus T90 EV carries a bit more – 925 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 138 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 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
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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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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Maxus T90 EV

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
56,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
330 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
Pickup
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
2,375 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
925 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
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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