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Mercedes Citan vs DS Automobiles N°7 comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 375 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 40,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or DS Automobiles N°7?

Mercedes Citan vs DS Automobiles N°7: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • clearly cheaper
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DS Automobiles N°7

  • clearly more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Citan

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Citan is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles N°7 costs 40,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,442 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.2 L/100km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the DS Automobiles N°7 is slightly more efficient: consuming 16.1 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 734 km, about 454 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

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 DS Automobiles N°7 offers clearly more power – delivering 375 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 244 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the DS Automobiles N°7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 7.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles N°7 delivers substantially more torque with 509 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 239 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1,556 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles N°7 offers marginally more boot space – 560 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 9 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries moderately more – 644 kg compared to 562 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles N°7 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.

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DS Automobiles N°7

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 145 - 375 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 539 - 734 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
40,900 - 67,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.1 - 17 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
539 - 734 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,556 - 2,252 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 560 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
518 - 562 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
145 - 375 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 10.4 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
230 - 509 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
107 - 276 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Citan have?

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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