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Mercedes Citan vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Mercedes Citan vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • 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 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 substantially cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,765 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

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 Mercedes CLE Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 341 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 8.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes CLE Convertible 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 Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 290 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is markedly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 369 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries visibly more – 644 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 209 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Convertible is far ahead overall 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 £53,200
CLE Convertible

Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 193 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 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
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel 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, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

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

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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