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Mercedes Citan vs Renault Express - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (131 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (22400 £ vs 17100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Renault Express?

Mercedes Citan

Renault Express

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Renault Express has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17100 £, while the Mercedes Citan costs 22400 £. That’s a price difference of around 5318 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Express manages with 4.60 L and is therefore to a small extent more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.60 L per 100 km.

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 has a distinct edge – offering 131 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Express is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 11.90 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Citan performs minimal better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes Citan pulls to a small extent stronger with 270 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Citan offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Renault Express is evident lighter – 1296 kg compared to 1556 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan performs minimal better – up to 3660 L, which is about 360 L more than the Renault Express.

When it comes to payload, Renault Express slight takes the win – 700 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 56 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes Citan shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £22,400
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Mercedes Citan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 7.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 20.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 265 - 280 km
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Mercedes Citan
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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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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22400 - 30100 £
Price
17100 - 19500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1556 - 2010 kg
Curb weight
1296 - 1390 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4498 - 4922 mm
Length
4393 mm
Width
1859 mm
Width
1775 mm
Height
1811 - 1830 mm
Height
1811 mm
Max trunk capacity
1979 - 3660 L
Max trunk capacity
3300 L
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3

General
Model Year
2021 - 2024
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault

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What drive types are available for the Mercedes Citan?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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