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Mercedes Citan vs Aston Martin Vanquish comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 835 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 330,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Aston Martin Vanquish?

Mercedes Citan vs Aston Martin Vanquish: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Aston Martin Vanquish

  • considerably more power
  • considerably 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:

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Aston Martin Vanquish costs 330,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 308,414 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Aston Martin Vanquish with 13.7 L/100km. The difference is about 8.5 L/100km.

Vanquish

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 Vanquish offers considerably more power – delivering 835 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 704 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin Vanquish is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 9.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin Vanquish delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 730 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is markedly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,910 kg. The difference is around 354 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers substantially more boot space – 551 L compared to 248 L. That’s a difference of about 303 L.

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
330,900 - 357,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
13.7 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
312 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
2
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,910 - 2,005 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
219 - 248 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
2,044 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
835 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 - 3.4 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
614 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
5,204 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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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