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Mercedes Citan vs Aixam Mega comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Aixam Mega?

Mercedes Citan vs Aixam Mega: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
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Aixam Mega

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Citan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Aixam Mega is considerably cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,881 £.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan offers considerably more range – reaching up to 280 km, about 205 km more than the Aixam Mega.

Mega

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 Mercedes Citan offers substantially more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan delivers substantially more torque with 270 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes Citan offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Aixam Mega is clearly lighter – 385 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 1,171 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries substantially more – 644 kg compared to 250 kg. That’s a difference of about 394 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan 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.

from £22,400
Citan

Mercedes Citan

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 265 - 280 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
11,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
385 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
250 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, 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
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
40 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aixam
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Citan have?

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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