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Mercedes Citan vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Skoda Superb Combi?

Mercedes Citan vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
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Skoda Superb Combi

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly 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:

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Skoda Superb Combi costs 36,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,642 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan offers substantially more range – reaching up to 280 km, about 143 km more than the Skoda Superb Combi.

Superb Combi

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 Skoda Superb Combi offers clearly more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 134 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Superb Combi is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.7 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 7.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Superb Combi delivers visibly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 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 very slightly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers markedly more boot space – 690 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries only slightly more – 644 kg compared to 584 kg. That’s a difference of about 60 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Combi is decisively ahead 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 £36,100
Superb Combi

Skoda Superb Combi

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 128 - 137 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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The Skoda Superb Combi is the practical hero of the estate world, offering cavernous space and a calm, refined ride that makes family life feel effortless. Its clever features, understated design and no-nonsense value make it a smart pick for buyers who want Germanic engineering without the badge premium — and it even manages to stay surprisingly stylish while doing all the heavy lifting.

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You get so incredibly much more equipment in a Skoda.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 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
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

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

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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