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Mercedes Citan vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 150 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 Transporter?

Mercedes Citan vs Toyota Proace Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Toyota Proace Transporter

  • slightly more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Mercedes Citan is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Toyota Proace Transporter costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,192 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan is clearly more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 23.8 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Transporter. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Transporter offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 349 km, about 69 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Proace Transporter

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 Transporter offers slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Proace Transporter is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 12.1 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Transporter delivers visibly more torque with 370 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 100 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 Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is only slightly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,656 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries significantly more – 1,323 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 679 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Transporter is clearly superior 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 £31,600
Proace Transporter

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 120 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 349 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 Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
349 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
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
-
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
955 - 1,323 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, 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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