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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • very slightly more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 marginally cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Toyota Proace City Compact Van costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 612 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers a bit more range – reaching up to 337 km, about 47 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Proace City Compact Van

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 Toyota Proace City Compact Van 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 Toyota Proace City Compact Van is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.1 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

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

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is barely lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries slightly more – 921 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 134 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is clearly ahead 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 £22,400
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 337 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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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
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
560 - 921 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
11.1 - 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
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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