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Mercedes Citan vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Porsche Cayenne?

Mercedes Citan vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • significantly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • only slightly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 67,728 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Cayenne is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18.9 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 0.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more range – reaching up to 668 km, about 388 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 1,025 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 10.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 1,230 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Mercedes Citan is clearly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 574 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers visibly more boot space – 781 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries marginally more – 705 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne 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.

from £90,200
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 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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Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Citan have?

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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