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Mercedes Citan vs Maxus Deliver 7 comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 30,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Maxus Deliver 7?

Mercedes Citan vs Maxus Deliver 7: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Maxus Deliver 7

  • visibly more power
  • noticeably more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 visibly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Maxus Deliver 7 costs 30,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,146 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Maxus Deliver 7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan is clearly more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 26.9 kWh/100km for the Maxus Deliver 7. That’s a difference of about 7.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Maxus Deliver 7 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 90 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Deliver 7

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 Maxus Deliver 7 offers visibly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maxus Deliver 7 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 11.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maxus Deliver 7 delivers markedly more torque with 375 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 105 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.

Seats: Mercedes Citan offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is clearly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 804 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus Deliver 7 carries clearly more – 1,140 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 496 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan holds a slight edge 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 Manual, 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
Mercedes Citan
Maxus Deliver 7

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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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Maxus Deliver 7

The Maxus Deliver 7 shows up like the sensible workhorse every small fleet owner secretly wants, marrying a cavernous load area with a surprisingly composed drive that turns city streets into a stress-free route. It won't win any beauty contests, but with practical ergonomics, low running costs and a no-nonsense attitude, it makes delivery days feel less like a slog and more like efficient business.

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Mercedes Citan
Maxus Deliver 7

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
30,600 - 50,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.9 - 28.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
310 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 211 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
3
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
2,360 - 2,520 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
2,030 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
980 - 1,140 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
148 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
330 - 375 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
108 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Maxus
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