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Mercedes Citan vs Porsche Taycan Wagon comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 952 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 88,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Porsche Taycan Wagon?

Mercedes Citan vs Porsche Taycan Wagon: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Porsche Taycan Wagon costs 88,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,271 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is somewhat more efficient: consuming 17.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 1.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan Wagon offers significantly more range – reaching up to 652 km, about 372 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Taycan Wagon

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 Porsche Taycan Wagon offers significantly more power – delivering 952 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 821 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 10.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 1,110 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 840 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Citan offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is significantly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 2,190 kg. The difference is around 634 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers moderately more boot space – 551 L compared to 446 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries barely more – 644 kg compared to 605 kg. That’s a difference of about 39 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan Wagon 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 £88,700
Taycan Wagon

Porsche Taycan Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 952 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 537 - 652 km
Mercedes Citan
Porsche Taycan Wagon

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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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Porsche Taycan Wagon

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo dresses electric sportscar intent in a practical, slightly rugged estate body, delivering rare performance thrills with genuine everyday usefulness. It feels unmistakably Porsche inside — taut, premium and driver-focused — while the raised ride and extra luggage space make it as happy on a muddy weekend escape as it is on a twisty back road.

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Mercedes Citan
Porsche Taycan Wagon

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
88,700 - 182,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 - 19 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
537 - 652 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 446 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,967 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
475 - 605 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
408 - 952 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,110 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
300 - 700 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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