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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Peugeot Traveller comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 34,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Peugeot Traveller?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Peugeot Traveller: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Peugeot Traveller

  • visibly more power
  • 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Peugeot Traveller costs 34,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,084 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Peugeot Traveller with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Traveller

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 Traveller offers visibly 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 Traveller is moderately 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 Traveller delivers visibly 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.

Seats: Peugeot Traveller offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 572 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Traveller carries moderately more – 883 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 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 Traveller is a roomy, refined people‑carrier that dresses up everyday practicality with an unexpectedly classy interior. Perfect for family getaways or executive shuttles, it pairs flexible seating and clever storage with a calm, composed ride — useful, sensible, and quietly likeable.

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Peugeot Traveller

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
34,800 - 42,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.1 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
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
183 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
8
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,953 - 1,986 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
877 - 883 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
-
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
2025
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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