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Mercedes Citan vs Ford Transit Courier comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Ford Transit Courier?

Mercedes Citan vs Ford Transit Courier: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • barely more efficient
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Ford Transit Courier

  • only slightly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Citan

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Ford Transit Courier is only slightly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,788 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Ford Transit Courier with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Ford Transit Courier is marginally more efficient: consuming 17.7 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Ford Transit Courier offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 45 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Transit Courier

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 Ford Transit Courier offers barely more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Courier delivers marginally more torque with 290 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 20 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, Ford Transit Courier is moderately lighter – 1,378 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 178 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Courier carries marginally more – 701 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 57 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Transit Courier stands well ahead of its rival 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 £20,700
Transit Courier

Ford Transit Courier

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 325 km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
20,700 - 31,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
325 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 158 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,378 - 1,549 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
529 - 701 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
100 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
170 - 290 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
74 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Ford
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Citan have?

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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