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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Nissan Qashqai?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • markedly cheaper
  • barely lighter
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

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 markedly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,864 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai uses 4.3 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Qashqai

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Qashqai offers visibly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers slightly more torque with 330 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 60 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, Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 39 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries visibly more – 787 kg compared to 516 kg. That’s a difference of about 271 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 Manual, 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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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that blends everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed driving experience and a smart, well finished interior. It feels sensible and versatile for city life and longer trips, appealing to buyers who want a reliable, low fuss family car.

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Great car — it has everything you need. Others are still learning, e.g. folding mirrors, a double trunk, and it's well soundproofed.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
98 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
446 - 516 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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