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Mercedes Citan vs Maserati Grecale comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 71,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Maserati Grecale?

Mercedes Citan vs Maserati Grecale: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Maserati Grecale

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  • 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Maserati Grecale costs 71,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 49,138 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Grecale with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Grecale

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Maserati Grecale offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 399 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Grecale is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 9.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Grecale delivers substantially more torque with 620 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 350 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, Mercedes Citan is clearly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,870 kg. The difference is around 314 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers very slightly more boot space – 551 L compared to 535 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Grecale carries very slightly more – 690 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Grecale 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 £71,600
Grecale

Maserati Grecale

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 301 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 - 11.2 L/100km
Mercedes Citan
Maserati Grecale

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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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Maserati Grecale

The Maserati Grecale blends Italian flair with everyday usability, delivering a lively driving character wrapped in a surprisingly polished cabin. It's a compelling choice for buyers who want exotic looks and engaging driving without the fuss of a supercar, and it even manages to feel at home on the school run as well as on a spirited backroad.

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Mercedes Citan
Maserati Grecale

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
71,600 - 107,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 11.2 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
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
199 - 254 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,870 - 2,027 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
535 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,948 - 1,979 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
643 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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
301 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.6 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
450 - 620 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
221 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 3,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maserati
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