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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Mercedes EQT?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

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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 visibly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Mercedes EQT costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,033 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQT. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 12 km more than the Mercedes EQT.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers only slightly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 11.7 s, while the Mercedes EQT takes 12.6 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Mercedes EQT tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers marginally more torque with 270 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 25 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 noticeably lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 544 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 1,641 L more than the Mercedes EQT.

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

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
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
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
457 - 531 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
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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