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Mercedes Citan vs Aston Martin DB12 comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 192,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Aston Martin DB12?

Mercedes Citan vs Aston Martin DB12: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Aston Martin DB12

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Citan

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Citan is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 170,414 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Aston Martin DB12 with 12.2 L/100km. The difference is about 7 L/100km.

DB12

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 Aston Martin DB12 offers clearly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 549 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DB12 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 9.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 530 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is moderately lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 232 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers significantly more boot space – 551 L compared to 262 L. That’s a difference of about 289 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan is decisively ahead 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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Mercedes Citan

The Mercedes Citan is a clever urban van that dresses sensible practicality in a surprisingly premium suit, making light work of deliveries and family duties without feeling like a workhorse. With a calm, car-like driving feel, clever interior packaging and the Mercedes badge up front, it’s a smart pick for buyers who want function with a touch of luxury and a wink of personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
276 - 278 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
500 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Aston Martin
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Citan have?

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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