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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or NIO ET7?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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NIO ET7

  • significantly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,173 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 19 kWh/100km for the NIO ET7. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the NIO ET7 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 584 km, about 294 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

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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 NIO ET7 offers significantly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 522 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO ET7 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 ET7 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 580 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 clearly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,053 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 321 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 is far ahead 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 £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 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 ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
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 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
451 - 584 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
Sedan
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2022
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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