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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Peugeot 3008 comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 36,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Peugeot 3008?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Peugeot 3008: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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Peugeot 3008

3.5 (6 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • 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.

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Peugeot 3008 costs 36,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,073 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 3008 uses 2.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 3008 is a bit more efficient: consuming 16.9 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 3008 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 698 km, about 408 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 Peugeot 3008 offers significantly more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 194 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 3008 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 3008 delivers considerably more torque with 511 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 241 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 a bit lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,648 kg. The difference is around 267 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries substantially more – 787 kg compared to 467 kg. That’s a difference of about 320 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 3008 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £36,800
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Peugeot 3008

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 81 - 698 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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Peugeot 3008

The Peugeot 3008 blends striking, modern styling with a comfortable, well-appointed interior that feels more premium than its class. It's practical and composed on the road, with clever storage and driver-focused tech that make it an easy choice for everyday family life or longer, relaxed drives.

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3.5 (6 Reviews)
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Mr willcox
1 May 2026, 18:55:09

Drove it for 2 weeks in france ..it was a beautiful drive..suprisingly smooth around the city of Nantes love the too down view for parking too and it was very compfy

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Cornsldo
24 Feb 2026, 18:10:41

There's no space, the seats are uncomfortable, and it's very loud.

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Agustí Otero Benet
11 Dec 2025, 09:03:17

I'm never buying a Peugeot again in my life — what a shitty car, they break down a lot.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Peugeot 3008

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
36,800 - 52,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
81 - 698 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,648 - 2,266 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
470 - 520 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
432 - 467 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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