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Mercedes Citan vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Suzuki Jimny?

Mercedes Citan vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • considerably more efficient

Suzuki Jimny

  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

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 slightly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Suzuki Jimny costs 25,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,834 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

Jimny

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 offers visibly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Jimny is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 12.8 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan is clearly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 38 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan delivers significantly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes Citan offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is noticeably lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 391 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan offers substantially more capacity – up to 3,660 L, about 2,797 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries significantly more – 644 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 374 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan is far ahead 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 £22,400
Citan

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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 265 - 280 km
Mercedes Citan
Suzuki Jimny

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Mercedes Citan
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

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