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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Peugeot Partner comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 26,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Peugeot Partner?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Peugeot Partner: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • markedly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
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Peugeot Partner

  • marginally more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Citan Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is markedly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Peugeot Partner costs 26,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Peugeot Partner with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot Partner is marginally more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Partner offers a bit more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 64 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 Partner offers marginally more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot Partner is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 11.2 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Partner delivers marginally more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 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: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Partner is barely lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries only slightly more – 787 kg compared to 781 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is narrowly 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.

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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Peugeot Partner

The Peugeot Partner is a no-nonsense workhorse that doubles as a surprisingly comfy family mover, combining clever storage solutions with an easy-to-live-in cabin. It won’t win any beauty contests, but for small businesses and active families it’s practical, economical and utterly reliable when the day gets busy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
26,100 - 33,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 143 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
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
645 - 781 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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