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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,973 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the NIO ET5 Wagon. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially more range – reaching up to 560 km, about 270 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

ET5 Wagon

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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers considerably more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 359 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 7.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET5 Wagon is barely faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 430 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 2,265 kg. The difference is around 884 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 2,320 L more than the NIO ET5 Wagon.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries significantly more – 787 kg compared to 465 kg. That’s a difference of about 322 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 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 NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
NIO ET5 Wagon

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
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
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 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
Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
445 - 465 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
360 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
NIO
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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