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MG MG3 vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (15,400 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – MG MG3 or Mercedes Citan?

MG MG3 vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

MG MG3

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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes Citan

  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MG3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

MG MG3 is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,023 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Mercedes Citan with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Citan

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 MG MG3 offers noticeably more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 63 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG3 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan delivers significantly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 122 Nm more.

MG3

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, MG MG3 is visibly lighter – 1,237 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 319 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Citan offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 258 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan carries noticeably more – 644 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 196 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan is barely ahead 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
Citan

Mercedes Citan

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 265 - 280 km
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MG MG3

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I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
100 - 137 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
293 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
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Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
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Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
373 - 448 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
148 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
MG
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the MG MG3?

The MG MG3 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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