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Toyota Proace Transporter vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Transporter or Mercedes Citan?

Toyota Proace Transporter vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • somewhat more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan

  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Toyota Proace Transporter costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,192 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan is clearly more efficient: consuming 19.3 kWh/100km compared to 23.8 kWh/100km for the Toyota Proace Transporter. That’s a difference of about 4.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Proace Transporter offers slightly more range – reaching up to 349 km, about 69 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

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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 Transporter offers somewhat more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Proace Transporter is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 12.1 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Transporter delivers visibly more torque with 370 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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: Toyota Proace Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan is very slightly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,656 kg. The difference is around 100 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries considerably more – 1,323 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 679 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Transporter stands well ahead of its rival 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 £31,600
Proace Transporter

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 349 km
Toyota Proace Transporter
Mercedes Citan

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Toyota Proace Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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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 Transporter
Mercedes Citan

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
349 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 177 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 - 6
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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