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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Renault Express?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Renault Express: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • clearly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Renault Express

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  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • barely lighter
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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.

Renault Express is markedly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mercedes Citan Transporter costs 21,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,616 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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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 Mercedes Citan Transporter offers clearly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 11.7 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is only slightly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers a bit more torque with 270 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is barely lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers very slightly more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 320 L more than the Renault Express.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries somewhat more – 787 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter holds a decisive 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.

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 Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 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
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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