Compare performance (131 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Peugeot 308?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mercedes Citan is markedly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,794 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 308 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 15.6 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 3.7 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 170 km more than the Mercedes Citan.
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 Peugeot 308 offers clearly more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers marginally more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.
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, Peugeot 308 is barely lighter – 1,453 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 103 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers markedly more boot space – 551 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries clearly more – 644 kg compared to 503 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 kg.
The Peugeot 308 is clearly superior 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.
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.
detailsThe Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
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Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
265 - 280 km
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Electric Range
81 - 450 km
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
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Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
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Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,852 mm
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Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
485 - 644 kg
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Payload
430 - 503 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
95 - 131 HP
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Power HP
131 - 195 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Power kW
96 - 143 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Peugeot
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