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Mercedes Citan vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Lotus Emira?

Mercedes Citan vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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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 Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,128 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Lotus Emira with 9.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Emira

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 Lotus Emira offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 275 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Emira delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is only slightly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers considerably more boot space – 551 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 400 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries significantly more – 644 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 414 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan is decisively 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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Mercedes Citan

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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The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 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
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Citan have?

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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