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Mercedes Citan vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Mercedes Citan vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • 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:

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 74,671 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 7.4 L/100km.

Corvette Roadster

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 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers clearly 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 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 10.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 806 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 536 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is somewhat lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 211 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 357 L. That’s a difference of about 194 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries significantly more – 644 kg compared to 213 kg. That’s a difference of about 431 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan is barely 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 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
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Chevrolet
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Citan have?

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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