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Mercedes V Class vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (237 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (48,200 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes V Class or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Mercedes V Class vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes V Class

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,423 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Citan Transporter

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 Mercedes V Class offers considerably more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 106 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm more.

V Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is substantially lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 811 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries slightly more – 908 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan Transporter 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 £21,700
Citan Transporter

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 262 - 290 km
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Mercedes V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
187 - 232 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
6
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
636 - 908 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes V Class have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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