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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Subaru Crosstrek?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • visibly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • barely 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:

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,164 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 Crosstrek offers marginally more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru Crosstrek is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 10.8 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 88 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is somewhat lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 214 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries markedly more – 787 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 282 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter holds a decisive overall lead 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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The Subaru Crosstrek is a compact, go-anywhere crossover that blends rugged good looks with Subaru's familiar all-wheel-drive confidence, so it feels equally at home on backroads and in the supermarket car park. It delivers practical, reliable transport with a comfy ride and sensible features — not the flashiest cabin, but great for buyers who prefer substance over sparkle.

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Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
174 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
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Subaru
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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