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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 24,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • a bit cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • barely lighter
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • marginally more efficient
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is a bit cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,474 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van is marginally more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers barely more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 1 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Townstar Compact Van

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 Mercedes Citan Transporter offers very slightly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 183 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers only slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,399 kg. The difference is around 18 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers markedly more capacity – up to 4,900 L, about 1,280 L more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries marginally more – 787 kg compared to 775 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter has the upper hand 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 Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
24,200 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,488 - 4,910 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,822 - 1,854 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 4,900 L
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
537 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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