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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

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  • noticeably more power
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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 substantially cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,250 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers noticeably more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 74 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.7 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Land Cruiser delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 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.

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is considerably lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 1,034 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries very slightly more – 787 kg compared to 750 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter is decisively ahead 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 Manual, 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
Mercedes Citan Transporter
Toyota Land Cruiser

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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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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 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
-
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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