Compare performance (131 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (22400 £ vs 21200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Toyota Proace City Compact Van?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Toyota Proace City Compact Van has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21200 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1263 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Citan manages with 5.20 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Toyota Proace City Compact Van with 5.40 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Toyota Proace City Compact Van: with 18.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s hardly perceptible more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 19.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.80 kWh.
As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van performs slightly better – achieving up to 337 km, about 57 km more than the Mercedes Citan.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van has a slight edge – offering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 11.10 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van performs minimal better – reaching 186 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 3 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Proace City Compact Van pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Toyota Proace City Compact Van is to a small extent lighter – 1358 kg compared to 1556 kg. The difference is around 198 kg.
In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Proace City Compact Van performs slightly better – up to 4300 L, which is about 640 L more than the Mercedes Citan.
When it comes to payload, Toyota Proace City Compact Van evident takes the win – 921 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 277 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Proace City Compact Van is a city-savvy workhorse that packs surprising practicality and smart packaging into a friendly, easy-to-drive package. It’s the kind of van that gets the job done without fuss — reliable, economical and just sensible enough to make fleet managers smile.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
22400 - 30100 £
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Price
21200 - 37700 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.50 kWh
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Electric Range
265 - 280 km
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Electric Range
337 km
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 167 g/km
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co2
0 - 150 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
50 - 61 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
High Roof Estate
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Curb weight
1556 - 2010 kg
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Curb weight
1358 - 1837 kg
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Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4498 - 4922 mm
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Length
4401 - 4751 mm
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Width
1859 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Height
1811 - 1830 mm
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Height
1860 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1979 - 3660 L
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Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4300 L
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Payload
485 - 644 kg
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Payload
560 - 921 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
95 - 131 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 13.2 s
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
135 - 186 km/h
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Torque
200 - 270 Nm
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
70 - 96 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2021 - 2024
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Model Year
2024
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Toyota
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Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.