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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Peugeot Expert Transporter comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 32,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Peugeot Expert Transporter?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Peugeot Expert Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Peugeot Expert Transporter

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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • moderately 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Peugeot Expert Transporter costs 32,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,389 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Peugeot Expert Transporter with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is markedly more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 23.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot Expert Transporter. That’s a difference of about 4.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Expert Transporter offers a bit more range – reaching up to 352 km, about 62 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Expert Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot Expert Transporter offers clearly 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 Transporter is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 10.5 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Expert Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 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 markedly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 341 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Expert Transporter carries markedly more – 1,226 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 439 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Expert Transporter is clearly superior overall 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 £32,100
Expert Transporter

Peugeot Expert Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 352 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 Expert Transporter

The Peugeot Expert is a practical, no-nonsense work van that combines a car‑like driving feel with a tough, flexible load area — perfect for tradespeople who want comfort on the road and durability on the job. It won’t turn heads for glamour, but its sensible packaging, clever storage and dependable nature make it a smart, low-drama choice for buyers who need a proper transporter.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
32,100 - 48,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
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
840 - 1,226 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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
120 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 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, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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