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Renault Express vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (102 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Express or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Renault Express vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Renault Express

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  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • visibly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Express

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Express is markedly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mercedes Citan Transporter costs 21,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,616 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 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 Citan Transporter offers visibly more power – delivering 131 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 29 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 11.7 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is very slightly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Renault Express tops out at 167 km/h. The difference is around 16 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Citan Transporter delivers slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Express is only slightly lighter – 1,296 kg compared to 1,381 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Citan Transporter offers very slightly more capacity – up to 3,620 L, about 320 L more than the Renault Express.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries slightly more – 787 kg compared to 700 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 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.

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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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Renault Express

The Renault Express is a no-nonsense city van that pairs clever packaging and practical cargo space with an easy-to-drive, fuss-free character. Built for small businesses and active families, it delivers rugged reliability and low running costs without pretension — a sensible workhorse with a wink.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
121 - 149 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,393 mm
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,811 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
575 - 700 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2021
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Renault Express?

The Renault Express is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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