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Mercedes Citan vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Toyota Proace Bus?

Mercedes Citan vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Toyota Proace Bus

  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,121 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan is visibly more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 24.2 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Bus. That’s a difference of about 4.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Bus offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 63 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Proace Bus

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 Toyota Proace Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Citan is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 13 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Bus delivers clearly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 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.

Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is somewhat lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 551 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries substantially more – 1,265 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 621 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus is slightly 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 £31,600
Proace Bus

Toyota Proace Bus

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 218 - 343 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 Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.

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Mercedes Citan
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

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

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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