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Mercedes Citan vs Peugeot 5008 comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 325 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 38,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Peugeot 5008?

Mercedes Citan vs Peugeot 5008: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Peugeot 5008

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Peugeot 5008 costs 38,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,479 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 5008 uses 2.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot 5008 is very slightly more efficient: consuming 17.8 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 5008 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 669 km, about 389 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

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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 Peugeot 5008 offers considerably more power – delivering 325 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 194 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 5008 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.5 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 5008 delivers considerably more torque with 511 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 241 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Peugeot 5008 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is marginally lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,700 kg. The difference is around 144 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers markedly more boot space – 551 L compared to 348 L. That’s a difference of about 203 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries only slightly more – 644 kg compared to 640 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 5008 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £38,900
5008

Peugeot 5008

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 325 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.8 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 669 km
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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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Peugeot 5008

The Peugeot 5008 blends Peugeot's sharp design with the space and versatility families actually need, wrapping clever packaging and a premium-feeling cabin in a crisp, SUV-like silhouette. It drives with more poise than you'd expect from a people carrier, serves up practical touches and flexible seating for everyday chaos, and still looks good when parked outside the school gates.

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Gérard D
14 Dec 2025, 08:41:40

The family car par excellence: a big boot, three equal and adjustable seats in the second row, two extra easily accessible seats, an engine that’s more than adequate... everything is excellent except for the slightly high price.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
38,900 - 54,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.8 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
78 - 669 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 127 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,700 - 2,344 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
348 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
596 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
145 - 325 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
230 - 511 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
107 - 239 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Citan have?

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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