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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 30,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Subaru Impreza?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • noticeably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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Subaru Impreza

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  • very slightly more power
  • slightly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Subaru Impreza costs 30,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,567 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Impreza

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 Impreza offers very slightly 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 Impreza is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 10.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 1.1 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:

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 a bit lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,574 kg. The difference is around 193 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries noticeably more – 787 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 261 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly superior overall 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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Subaru Impreza

The Subaru Impreza feels like a trusty companion built for everyday adventures, shrugging off bad weather and awkward parking with quiet competence. It won't win any style contests, but its sensible cabin, grippy manners, and honest driving character make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over flash.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Subaru Impreza

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
30,300 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.3 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
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
501 - 526 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
10.6 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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