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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • very slightly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,621 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

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 Mazda MX-5 Coupe offers very slightly more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers significantly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 118 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: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 267 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries substantially more – 787 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 621 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 Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 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
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mazda
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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