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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Peugeot Expert Bus comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 33,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Peugeot Expert Bus?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Peugeot Expert Bus: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Peugeot Expert Bus

  • noticeably more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Peugeot Expert Bus costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,627 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Bus with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Expert Bus

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 Expert Bus offers noticeably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot Expert Bus is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Expert Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 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.

Seats: Peugeot Expert Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is substantially lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 617 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Bus carries slightly more – 942 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter leads convincingly 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 Peugeot Expert Bus is a sensible people-mover that pairs commercial durability with a surprisingly comfy interior, making it ideal for shuttle duty or large-family road trips. It won’t steal any style prizes, but its practical layout, easy-driving manners and thoughtful kit mean you’ll spend more time moving people and less time fussing over details.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
33,400 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 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
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
182 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
9
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,029 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
3,061 - 3,497 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
921 - 942 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
180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
132 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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