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Mercedes Citan vs SsangYong Tivoli comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or SsangYong Tivoli?

Mercedes Citan vs SsangYong Tivoli: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • markedly more efficient
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SsangYong Tivoli

  • barely cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • a bit lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Citan

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

SsangYong Tivoli is barely cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the SsangYong Tivoli with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Tivoli

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 SsangYong Tivoli offers somewhat more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 32 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan is marginally faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the SsangYong Tivoli tops out at 181 km/h. The difference is around 2 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Tivoli delivers barely more torque with 280 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SsangYong Tivoli is a bit lighter – 1,375 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 181 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Tivoli offers visibly more boot space – 720 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 169 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan offers substantially more capacity – up to 3,660 L, about 2,220 L more than the SsangYong Tivoli.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries noticeably more – 644 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 189 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan 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 £22,400
Citan

Mercedes Citan

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 265 - 280 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
21,400 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 8.3 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
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
161 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,375 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 720 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,225 - 4,480 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,613 - 1,646 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
1,115 - 1,440 L
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
425 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, 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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 181 km/h
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
260 - 280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

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

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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