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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or smart #1?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs smart #1: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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smart #1

  • considerably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • substantially 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,964 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #1 is marginally more efficient: consuming 18.2 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #1 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 400 km, about 110 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the smart #1 offers considerably more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 237 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers significantly more torque with 470 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 200 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 markedly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 519 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries considerably more – 787 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 362 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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smart #1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 400 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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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
400 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
-

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
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
425 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
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
smart
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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