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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (21700 £ vs 31600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Toyota Proace Transporter?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Toyota Proace Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • convincingly cheaper
  • distinct more efficient
  • clearly perceptible more efficient
  • minimal quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • a bit more power
  • to a small extent more electric range

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Citan Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Citan Transporter has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21700 £ , while the Toyota Proace Transporter costs 31600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9894 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Citan Transporter manages with 5.10 L and is therefore distinct more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.40 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Mercedes Citan Transporter: with 18.70 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 23.80 kWh. That’s a difference of about 5.10 kWh.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Transporter performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 349 km, about 59 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Proace Transporter

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 Proace Transporter has a a bit edge – offering 150 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 11.70 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.10 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter performs slight better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Toyota Proace Transporter tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Proace Transporter pulls noticeable stronger with 370 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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 Proace Transporter offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 6 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is somewhat lighter – 1381 kg compared to 1656 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace Transporter performs convincingly better – up to 6600 L, which is about 2980 L more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace Transporter decisively takes the win – 1323 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 536 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Transporter is far 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.

Mercedes Citan Transporter
Toyota Proace Transporter

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Proace Transporter

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.4 - 6.7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.8 - 23.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 221 - 349 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 Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter
Toyota Proace Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
21700 - 33300 £
Price
31600 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
221 - 349 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
69 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1381 - 1939 kg
Curb weight
1656 - 2100 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4498 - 4922 mm
Length
4980 - 5330 mm
Width
1859 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1819 - 1830 mm
Height
1895 - 1935 mm
Max trunk capacity
2900 - 3620 L
Max trunk capacity
3200 - 6600 L
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
955 - 1323 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, 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
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
130 - 170 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
Engine capacity
1499 - 2184 cm3

General

Model Year
2021 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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.