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Mercedes Citan vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or VW Transporter Bus?

Mercedes Citan vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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.

Mercedes Citan is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,035 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan is somewhat more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 22.4 kWh/100km for the VW Transporter Bus. That’s a difference of about 3.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 44 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Transporter 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 VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Bus is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Transporter Bus is marginally faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the Mercedes Citan tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 17 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers clearly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is visibly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 442 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers noticeably more boot space – 763 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 212 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Transporter Bus offers only slightly more capacity – up to 4,005 L, about 345 L more than the Mercedes Citan.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries significantly more – 1,143 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 499 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manual, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 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 VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Mercedes Citan
VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

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

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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