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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Vauxhall Movano comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 279 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 41,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Vauxhall Movano?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Vauxhall Movano: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Vauxhall Movano

  • substantially more power
  • markedly more electric range
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Vauxhall Movano costs 41,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,212 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Vauxhall Movano with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is substantially more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 26.2 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Movano. That’s a difference of about 7.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Movano offers markedly more range – reaching up to 424 km, about 134 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

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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 Vauxhall Movano offers substantially more power – delivering 279 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Movano delivers visibly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 180 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.

Seats: Vauxhall Movano offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,150 kg. The difference is around 769 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Movano carries considerably more – 2,020 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,233 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Movano is decisively 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.

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Movano

Vauxhall Movano

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manual
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 279 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 424 km
Mercedes Citan Transporter
Vauxhall Movano

Costs and Consumption

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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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Vauxhall Movano

The Opel Movano is the no-nonsense workhorse that combines practicality with a calm, dependable presence on the road, designed to make hauling and daily chores feel almost effortless. Comfortable enough for long shifts and flexible enough to suit tradespeople, couriers or weekend DIY heroes, it’s built to be useful first and flashy never.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Vauxhall Movano

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
41,000 - 58,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
424 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 233 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 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
2,150 - 2,910 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
2,050 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
590 - 2,020 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
140 - 279 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 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
103 - 205 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Vauxhall
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