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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Suzuki Vitara comparison
Compare performance (131 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Suzuki Vitara?
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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Suzuki Vitara costs 23,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,830 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Suzuki Vitara is clearly more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 3.8 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers visibly more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 136 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.
Vitara
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 Suzuki Vitara offers clearly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Suzuki Vitara delivers somewhat more torque with 307 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 37 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, Suzuki Vitara is slightly lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 126 kg.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries clearly more – 787 kg compared to 425 kg. That’s a difference of about 362 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Suzuki Vitara 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 £23,600
Suzuki Vitara
Mercedes Citan Transporter
Suzuki Vitara
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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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Suzuki Vitara
The Suzuki Vitara is a practical compact SUV that balances a comfortable, composed ride with easy-to-live-with interior space, making it well suited for daily driving and weekend getaways. It's widely praised for reliable engineering and sensible running costs, offering straightforward value to buyers who want a no-nonsense, economical crossover.
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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Suzuki Vitara
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
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Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
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Electric Range
344 - 426 km
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
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co2
0 - 137 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
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Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
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Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
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Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
449 - 787 kg
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Payload
395 - 425 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
95 - 131 HP
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Power HP
110 - 184 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
240 - 270 Nm
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Torque
193 - 307 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Power kW
81 - 135 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,373 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Suzuki
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