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Mercedes Citan vs Mercedes EQT comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 122 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 27,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Mercedes EQT?

Mercedes Citan vs Mercedes EQT: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • clearly lighter

Mercedes EQT

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  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Mercedes EQT costs 27,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,331 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan is barely more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Mercedes EQT. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 280 km, about 2 km more than the Mercedes EQT.

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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 Mercedes Citan offers barely more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 122 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes EQT is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 12.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan is markedly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Mercedes EQT tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan delivers very slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 25 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 clearly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 369 kg.

Boot capacity is identical – both offer 551 L of storage.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan offers clearly more capacity – up to 3,660 L, about 1,681 L more than the Mercedes EQT.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries moderately more – 644 kg compared to 531 kg. That’s a difference of about 113 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
Mercedes Citan
Mercedes EQT

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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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Mercedes EQT

The Mercedes EQT is Mercedes‑Benz’s compact electric people carrier that grafts the brand’s usual refinement onto a practical, family‑friendly van body. It makes school runs feel a little more upscale — quietly electric, sensibly packaged and unexpectedly pleasant to live with, especially if you like your practicality with a touch of luxury.

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Mercedes Citan
Mercedes EQT

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
27,800 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 20.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
265 - 278 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,023 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
242 - 551 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
1,979 L
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
457 - 531 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
122 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.6 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
90 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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