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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Toyota Proace City?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Toyota Proace City: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • barely more efficient
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Toyota Proace City

  • very slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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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.

Toyota Proace City is very slightly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Mercedes Citan Transporter costs 21,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Toyota Proace City with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City is marginally more efficient: consuming 18.1 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City offers slightly more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 53 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Proace City

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 Toyota Proace City offers barely 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 Toyota Proace City is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 11.5 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City delivers only slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is very slightly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 15 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries only slightly more – 829 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City 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.

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Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 343 km
Mercedes Citan Transporter
Toyota Proace City

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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 Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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