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Mercedes Citan vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Peugeot Rifter?

Mercedes Citan vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • marginally cheaper
  • barely more power
  • very slightly more efficient
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Peugeot Rifter

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  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes Citan is marginally cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Peugeot Rifter costs 22,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 417 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Rifter

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 offers barely more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot Rifter is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 11.3 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 1.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter delivers very slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Rifter is barely lighter – 1,498 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 58 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers substantially more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 499 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries visibly more – 814 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 170 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter has the upper hand 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 £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Mercedes Citan
Peugeot Rifter

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Mercedes Citan
Peugeot Rifter

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
22,900 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 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
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
142 - 157 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 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,694 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
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Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
518 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
102 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Peugeot
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