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Mercedes Citan vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?

Mercedes Citan vs Toyota Proace City Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

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Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • barely more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Citan

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Proace City Compact Van is marginally cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 90 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.2 L/100km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is barely more efficient: consuming 18.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 0.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers moderately more range – reaching up to 337 km, about 57 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Proace City Compact Van

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van offers marginally more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 11.1 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City Compact Van delivers very slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 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, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is slightly lighter – 1,358 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 198 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van carries markedly more – 921 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 277 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City Compact Van 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
Proace City Compact Van

Toyota Proace City Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 337 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
22,400 - 37,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
337 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,358 - 1,837 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
560 - 921 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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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