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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
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Price
71,100 - 93,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
21.8 - 22.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
265 - 280 km
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Electric Range
471 - 530 km
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
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Curb weight
2,774 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
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Trunk capacity
588 L
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Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
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Length
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,977 mm
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Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
485 - 644 kg
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Payload
426 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Manual, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
95 - 131 HP
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Power HP
528 - 646 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 5.3 s
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
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Torque
610 - 880 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Power kW
388 - 475 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Cadillac
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