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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or MG MG3?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs MG MG3: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

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MG MG3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

MG MG3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Mercedes Citan Transporter costs 21,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,321 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the MG MG3 offers clearly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG3 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers significantly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 122 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, MG MG3 is a bit lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 144 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 339 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is narrowly 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 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
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
293 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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