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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
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Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
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Electric Range
343 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 - 146 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
High Roof Estate
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
5 - 7
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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
1,366 - 1,664 kg
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Trunk capacity
-
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Trunk capacity
641 - 912 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
1,848 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
525 - 829 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
95 - 131 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 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
205 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 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
A, E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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