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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Nissan Primastar Transporter comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 43,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Nissan Primastar Transporter?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Nissan Primastar Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Nissan Primastar Transporter

  • noticeably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 Nissan Primastar Transporter costs 43,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,782 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Nissan Primastar Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Primastar Transporter

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 Nissan Primastar Transporter offers noticeably more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Primastar Transporter delivers noticeably more torque with 380 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Nissan Primastar Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is markedly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,926 kg. The difference is around 545 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Primastar Transporter carries markedly more – 1,110 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 323 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter 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 £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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The Nissan Primastar is a no-nonsense transporter that pairs rugged practicality with a surprisingly civilized cabin, so you arrive with your tools — and your temper — intact. It may not steal glances at the lights, but its sensible layout and dependable nature make it the kind of van you’ll happily rely on day in, day out.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
43,500 - 48,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7 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
178 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,926 - 2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
899 - 1,110 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
150 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
350 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
110 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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