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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mitsubishi Space Star

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  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mitsubishi Space Star is considerably cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Mercedes Citan Transporter costs 21,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,093 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Space Star uses 4.9 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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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 significantly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 60 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 11.7 s, while the Mitsubishi Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is marginally faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Space Star tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 168 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is clearly lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 441 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 2,708 L more than the Mitsubishi Space Star.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 387 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter stands well ahead of its rival 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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Mitsubishi Space Star

The Mitsubishi Space Star is a tidy, no-nonsense city car that squeezes surprising interior space into a compact, easy-to-park package. It's not a thrill-seeker's toy, but for buyers after low running costs, fuss-free reliability and sensible day-to-day practicality, it's a clever and cheerful choice that keeps your wallet and nerves happy.

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Bernard
19 May 2026, 19:43:01

Mitsubishi is more reliable brand, also the mirage /space star is more Fuel efficient than dacia Sandero

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 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
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mitsubishi
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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