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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Porsche 911 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 125,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Porsche 911 Coupe?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Porsche 911 Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Porsche 911 Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • clearly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Porsche 911 Coupe costs 125,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 104,087 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche 911 Coupe with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5.2 L/100km.

911 Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche 911 Coupe offers significantly more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 580 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 9.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 530 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is a bit lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,536 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries substantially more – 787 kg compared to 310 kg. That’s a difference of about 477 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
Mercedes Citan Transporter
Porsche 911 Coupe

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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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Porsche 911 Coupe

The Porsche 911 Coupe remains the iconic sports car you buy when you want a thrilling weekend weapon that still behaves like a civilized companion during the weekdays. Its classic silhouette and razor‑sharp handling deliver a grin-inducing drive every time, while the polished interior and intuitive controls remind you this is a car built for drivers, not just headlines.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Porsche 911 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
125,800 - 301,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 13.8 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
233 - 312 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,536 - 1,815 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
373 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
228 - 310 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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