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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs SsangYong Torres comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 207 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 33,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or SsangYong Torres?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs SsangYong Torres: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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SsangYong Torres

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • visibly more electric range
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Citan Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the SsangYong Torres costs 33,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,107 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the SsangYong Torres with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

When it comes to electricity consumption, both models perform equally – each averaging 18.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the SsangYong Torres offers visibly more range – reaching up to 462 km, about 172 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

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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 SsangYong Torres offers noticeably more power – delivering 207 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 76 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the SsangYong Torres is only slightly faster – reaching 194 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 11 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Torres delivers clearly more torque with 339 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 69 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 very slightly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 117 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers substantially more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 1,958 L more than the SsangYong Torres.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries noticeably more – 787 kg compared to 552 kg. That’s a difference of about 235 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter 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.

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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SsangYong Torres

SsangYong Torres cuts a rugged, purposeful silhouette that feels more expensive than its price tag, offering generously practical packaging and a no-nonsense feature set. It drives with surprisingly assured manners and genuine off-road appetite, making it a clever choice for buyers who want real SUV capability without badge snobbery.

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4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Nelson GAlindo Arias
12 May 2026, 21:17:14

It's a comfortable car with good performance and economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
33,800 - 44,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 9.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
462 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 207 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,618 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
703 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,700 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,710 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
1,662 L
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
163 - 207 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
191 - 194 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
280 - 339 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
120 - 152 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SsangYong
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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