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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 (21700 £ vs 21200 £ ) 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

  • slight more efficient

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • minimal cheaper
  • minimal more power
  • barely noticeable more efficient
  • to a small extent more electric range
  • minimal quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • minimal lighter

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.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21200 £ , while the Mercedes Citan Transporter costs 21700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 561 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Citan Transporter manages with 5.10 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Toyota Proace City Compact Van: with 18.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s barely noticeable more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 18.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.20 kWh.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 337 km, about 47 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Proace City Compact Van

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 Compact Van has a minimal edge – offering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 11.10 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.70 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van performs barely noticeable better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Proace City Compact Van pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is minimal lighter – 1358 kg compared to 1381 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van performs slightly better – up to 4300 L, which is about 680 L more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace City Compact Van to a small extent takes the win – 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 sits 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.

Mercedes Citan Transporter
Toyota Proace City Compact Van

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Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.50 kWh
  • Electric Range : 337 km

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
21700 - 33300 £
Price
21200 - 37300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.50 kWh
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 150 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 61 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1381 - 1939 kg
Curb weight
1358 - 1837 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4498 - 4922 mm
Length
4401 - 4751 mm
Width
1859 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1819 - 1830 mm
Height
1860 mm
Max trunk capacity
2900 - 3620 L
Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4300 L
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
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
135 - 186 km/h
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
1332 - 1461 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3

General

Model Year
2021 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2026
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.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.