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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Renault Kangoo – Which model is better for everyday use?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Mercedes Citan Transporter or Renault Kangoo?

Mercedes Citan Transporter

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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Citan Transporter has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21700 £, while the Renault Kangoo costs 23100 £. That’s a price difference of around 1316 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Citan Transporter manages with 5.10 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes Citan Transporter: with 18.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Renault Kangoo with 20.20 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.50 kWh.

As for range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 290 km, about 5 km more than the Renault Kangoo.

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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 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 131 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Kangoo is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 11.60 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.70 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Renault Kangoo performs barely noticeable better – reaching 184 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 270 Nm.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Kangoo offers noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is somewhat lighter – 1381 kg compared to 1585 kg. The difference is around 204 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter performs a bit better – up to 3620 L, which is about 570 L more than the Renault Kangoo.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes Citan Transporter noticeable takes the win – 787 kg compared to 609 kg. That’s a difference of about 178 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes Citan Transporter shows itself to be wins solidly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.7 - 21.1 kWh
  • 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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Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is the pragmatic chameleon of small vans, marrying van-like practicality with carlike comfort and a cheerful, friendly face that suits both family runs and workday hauls. It's sensible, versatile and annoyingly useful — easy to live with, cheap to run and clever where it counts, so you get more space and fewer compromises than the price suggests.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21700 - 33300 £
Price
23100 - 36200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 - 21.5 kWh
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262 - 290 km
Electric Range
278 - 285 km
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45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1381 - 1939 kg
Curb weight
1585 - 2041 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
500 - 950 L
Length
4498 - 4922 mm
Length
4486 - 4911 mm
Width
1859 mm
Width
1860 - 1919 mm
Height
1819 - 1830 mm
Height
1838 - 1869 mm
Max trunk capacity
2900 - 3620 L
Max trunk capacity
1296 - 3050 L
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
400 - 609 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.6 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 184 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3

General
Model Year
2021 - 2024
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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