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Mercedes Citan vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 770 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 306,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe?

Mercedes Citan vs Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • substantially 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:

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

Mercedes Citan is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe costs 306,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 283,557 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe with 13.5 L/100km. The difference is about 8.3 L/100km.

DBS Superleggera Coupe

Engine and Performance:

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 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 770 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 639 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 9.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe is significantly faster – reaching 338 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 155 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Coupe delivers significantly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 630 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 a bit lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,845 kg. The difference is around 289 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers substantially more boot space – 551 L compared to 270 L. That’s a difference of about 281 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries clearly more – 644 kg compared to 420 kg. That’s a difference of about 224 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan 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.

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
306,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
314 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,845 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,715 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,970 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,285 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
420 kg

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
770 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
338 km/h
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
566 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
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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