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Mercedes Citan vs Genesis G90 comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 415 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 96,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Genesis G90?

Mercedes Citan vs Genesis G90: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Genesis G90

  • significantly more power
  • clearly 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:

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.

Mercedes Citan is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Genesis G90 costs 96,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 73,711 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Genesis G90 with 11 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

G90

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 Genesis G90 offers significantly more power – delivering 415 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 284 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G90 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 7.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Genesis G90 is noticeably faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 67 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G90 delivers significantly more torque with 549 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 279 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.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is significantly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,260 kg. The difference is around 704 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 368 L. That’s a difference of about 183 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries markedly more – 644 kg compared to 505 kg. That’s a difference of about 139 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan holds a decisive overall lead 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
96,200 - 108,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
73 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
2,260 - 2,470 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
368 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
5,275 - 5,465 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,490 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
370 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
415 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
549 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
305 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
3,470 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Genesis
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Citan have?

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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