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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Subaru BRZ?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient

Subaru BRZ

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter

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 Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,250 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

BRZ

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 Subaru BRZ offers significantly more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru BRZ is moderately faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 43 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers very slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 20 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is marginally lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 106 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 383 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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