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Mercedes Citan vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (22400 £ vs 24200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Mercedes Citan vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • barely noticeable cheaper
  • barely noticeable more power
  • clearly perceptible more efficient

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • slight more efficient
  • minimal more electric range
  • somewhat lighter

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 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22400 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 24200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1772 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Citan manages with 5.20 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.60 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Nissan Townstar Compact Van: with 18.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 19.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.80 kWh.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs minimal better – achieving up to 289 km, about 9 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Townstar Compact Van

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 Mercedes Citan has a barely noticeable edge – offering 131 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 183 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Citan pulls slight stronger with 270 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is somewhat lighter – 1399 kg compared to 1556 kg. The difference is around 157 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van performs clearly perceptible better – up to 4900 L, which is about 1240 L more than the Mercedes Citan.

When it comes to payload, Nissan Townstar Compact Van a bit takes the win – 775 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van holds a very small 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.

Mercedes Citan
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

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Townstar Compact Van

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.6 - 7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 - 20.9 kWh
  • Electric Range : 263 - 289 km

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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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Mercedes Citan
Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption

Price
22400 - 30100 £
Price
24200 - 39900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 - 20.9 kWh
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
263 - 289 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 159 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1556 - 2010 kg
Curb weight
1399 - 1908 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4498 - 4922 mm
Length
4488 - 4910 mm
Width
1859 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1811 - 1830 mm
Height
1822 - 1854 mm
Max trunk capacity
1979 - 3660 L
Max trunk capacity
3100 - 4900 L
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
537 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 cm3

General

Model Year
2021 - 2024
Model Year
2022 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Mercedes Citan?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.