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Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (29,500 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Townstar Compact Van or Mercedes Citan?

Nissan Townstar Compact Van vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • moderately lighter
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Mercedes Citan

  • noticeably cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely more efficient
  • barely more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Townstar Compact Van

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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Nissan Townstar Compact Van costs 29,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,014 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan is barely more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 20.9 kWh/100km for the Nissan Townstar Compact Van. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Citan offers barely more range – reaching up to 280 km, about 17 km more than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van.

Citan

Engine and Performance:

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 Mercedes Citan offers very slightly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 1 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan delivers only slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

Townstar Compact Van

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, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is moderately lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 157 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries slightly more – 775 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Citan 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 £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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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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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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Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
263 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 155 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
571 - 775 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offered with different drivetrains?

The Nissan Townstar Compact Van is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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