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Mercedes Citan vs Cadillac Lyriq comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 71,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Cadillac Lyriq?

Mercedes Citan vs Cadillac Lyriq: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Cadillac Lyriq

  • significantly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Cadillac Lyriq costs 71,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,699 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan is somewhat more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 21.8 kWh/100km for the Cadillac Lyriq. That’s a difference of about 2.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Cadillac Lyriq offers substantially more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 250 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Lyriq

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 Cadillac Lyriq offers significantly more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 515 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Cadillac Lyriq 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 Cadillac Lyriq delivers significantly more torque with 880 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 610 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is substantially lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,774 kg. The difference is around 1,218 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Cadillac Lyriq offers very slightly more boot space – 588 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 37 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries noticeably more – 644 kg compared to 426 kg. That’s a difference of about 218 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Cadillac Lyriq is clearly superior overall 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 £71,100
Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 528 - 646 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 471 - 530 km
Mercedes Citan
Cadillac Lyriq

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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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Cadillac Lyriq

The Cadillac Lyriq arrives with bold, angular styling and a striking light signature that gives it real presence on the road without trying too hard. Inside, the Lyriq serves up a calm, tech-heavy cabin with premium touches and a relaxed driving experience that makes switching to electric feel less like a sacrifice and more like a quiet flex.

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Mercedes Citan
Cadillac Lyriq

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
471 - 530 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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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
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
2,774 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
588 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,977 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
426 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
528 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
610 - 880 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
388 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Cadillac
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