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Peugeot Partner vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (26,100 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot Partner or Mercedes Citan?

Peugeot Partner vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Peugeot Partner

  • barely more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Mercedes Citan

  • slightly cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Partner

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Citan is slightly cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Peugeot Partner costs 26,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,669 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.2 L/100km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the Peugeot Partner is moderately more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot Partner offers markedly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 74 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

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 Peugeot Partner offers barely more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot Partner is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 11.2 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Partner delivers marginally more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Partner

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 Citan offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot Partner is somewhat lighter – 1,371 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Partner carries a bit more – 781 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 137 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Partner comes out clearly 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 £26,100
Partner

Peugeot Partner

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 354 km
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Peugeot Partner

The Peugeot Partner is a no-nonsense workhorse that doubles as a surprisingly comfy family mover, combining clever storage solutions with an easy-to-live-in cabin. It won’t win any beauty contests, but for small businesses and active families it’s practical, economical and utterly reliable when the day gets busy.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26,100 - 33,500 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 143 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
3
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,371 - 1,674 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
645 - 781 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, 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
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

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

The Peugeot Partner is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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