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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 130 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
  • only slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Peugeot Rifter

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally 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 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.

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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 Mercedes Citan Transporter offers only slightly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 1 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.

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.

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 Mercedes Citan Transporter is far ahead 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 £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 Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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5 May 2026, 18:40:42

Citroen Berlingo -ПО дизайну напоминает ,те летающее тарелки из фильма ФАНТОМАС.Где время когда Франция не имела представления ,как должен выглядеть автомобиль.

А вот PEUGEOT RIFTER -Это уже уровень моего представления семейного внедорожника-красовера,и рабочей симпатичной лошадки.Эго и выбрал за это .

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
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
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
142 - 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
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
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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
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 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
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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 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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