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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Peugeot Rifter?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • barely cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • barely lighter

Peugeot Rifter

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  • only slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h

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 barely cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Peugeot Rifter costs 22,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,119 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot Rifter is barely more efficient: consuming 18.3 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Rifter offers slightly more range – reaching up to 339 km, about 49 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Rifter

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 Rifter offers only slightly 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 Rifter is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 11.3 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is noticeably faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Peugeot Rifter tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter delivers only slightly 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: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 117 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers very slightly more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 120 L more than the Peugeot Rifter.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries barely more – 814 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter comes out modestly 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 £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 328 - 339 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
22,900 - 36,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
328 - 339 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,941 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,405 - 4,755 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,818 - 1,837 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
3,000 - 3,500 L
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
489 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, 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
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 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, E, 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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