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Toyota Proace City vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (20,800 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace City or Mercedes Citan?

Toyota Proace City vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Toyota Proace City

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  • barely cheaper
  • barely more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mercedes Citan

  • very slightly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace City

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Proace City is barely cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,645 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Toyota Proace City with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Proace City is very slightly more efficient: consuming 18.1 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 1.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace City offers moderately more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 63 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Citan

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 Toyota Proace City 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 Toyota Proace City is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 11.5 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

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

Proace City

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Proace City is slightly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 190 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers markedly more boot space – 912 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 361 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries markedly more – 829 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 185 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City 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 £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 343 km
Toyota Proace City
Mercedes Citan

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Toyota Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

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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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Toyota Proace City
Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
343 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 146 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
322 - 912 L
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
525 - 829 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, 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
11.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 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
Toyota
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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