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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Skoda Superb Combi?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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Skoda Superb Combi

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Skoda Superb Combi costs 36,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,344 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers significantly more range – reaching up to 290 km, about 153 km more than the Skoda Superb Combi.

Superb Combi

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 Skoda Superb Combi offers clearly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 134 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Superb Combi is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Superb Combi delivers clearly 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is slightly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 194 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 584 kg. That’s a difference of about 203 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Combi is decisively ahead 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 £36,100
Superb Combi

Skoda Superb Combi

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 128 - 137 km
Mercedes Citan Transporter
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Skoda Superb Combi

The Skoda Superb Combi is the practical hero of the estate world, offering cavernous space and a calm, refined ride that makes family life feel effortless. Its clever features, understated design and no-nonsense value make it a smart pick for buyers who want Germanic engineering without the badge premium — and it even manages to stay surprisingly stylish while doing all the heavy lifting.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 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
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
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