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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Porsche Macan comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 89,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Porsche Macan?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Porsche Macan: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Porsche Macan

  • clearly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably 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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Porsche Macan costs 89,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,573 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Macan is barely more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Macan offers significantly more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 295 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Macan

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 Porsche Macan offers clearly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 440 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Macan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 7.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Macan delivers considerably more torque with 955 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 685 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is substantially lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,470 kg. The difference is around 1,089 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 317 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Macan holds a solid overall lead 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.

£89,314
Macan

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 571 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 585 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
89,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
585 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
476 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,952 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
955 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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