Compare performance (131 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (21700 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Toyota Urban Cruiser?
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 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21700 £ , while the Toyota Urban Cruiser costs 25700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3964 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Toyota Urban Cruiser: with 15 kWh per 100 km, it’s evident more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 18.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 3.70 kWh.
As for electric range, the Toyota Urban Cruiser performs distinct better – achieving up to 426 km, about 136 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.
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 Urban Cruiser has a noticeable edge – offering 184 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.70 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter performs a bit better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 33 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Urban Cruiser pulls somewhat stronger with 307 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 37 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly perceptible lighter – 1381 kg compared to 1775 kg. The difference is around 394 kg.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes Citan Transporter decisively takes the win – 787 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 366 kg.
The Toyota Urban Cruiser holds a decisive overall lead 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.
detailsThe Toyota Urban Cruiser is a compact SUV that offers a blend of style and practicality, making it well-suited for urban living. It captures attention with its bold design, while providing a high driving position that enhances visibility and control on city roads. Inside, the Urban Cruiser offers comfortable seating and a range of features that cater to both driver and passengers, emphasizing convenience and everyday usability.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
21700 - 33300 £
|
Price
25700 - 38600 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L
|
Consumption L/100km
-
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh
|
Consumption kWh/100km
15 - 16.6 kWh
|
|
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
|
Electric Range
330 - 426 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
0 - 156 g/km
|
co2
0 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Cargo Van
|
Body Type
SUV
|
|
Seats
2 - 5
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
4 - 5
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1381 - 1939 kg
|
Curb weight
1775 - 1939 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
-
|
Trunk capacity
306 - 310 L
|
|
Length
4498 - 4922 mm
|
Length
4285 mm
|
|
Width
1859 mm
|
Width
1800 mm
|
|
Height
1819 - 1830 mm
|
Height
1635 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
2900 - 3620 L
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
449 - 787 kg
|
Payload
411 - 421 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
|
Engine Type
Electric
|
|
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
|
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
|
Power HP
144 - 184 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
|
|
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
|
Max Speed
150 km/h
|
|
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
|
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
-
|
|
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
|
Power kW
106 - 135 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
|
Engine capacity
-
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2021 - 2024
|
Model Year
2025 - 2026
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
|
|
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
|
Brand
Toyota
|
Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.