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Toyota Urban Cruiser vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Urban Cruiser or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Toyota Urban Cruiser vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Toyota Urban Cruiser

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  • markedly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Urban Cruiser

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes Citan Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Toyota Urban Cruiser costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,679 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is markedly more efficient: consuming 15.1 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 3.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Urban Cruiser offers clearly more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 136 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

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 Toyota Urban Cruiser offers markedly more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Urban Cruiser delivers moderately more torque with 307 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 37 Nm more.

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, Mercedes Citan Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,839 kg. The difference is around 458 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Citan Transporter carries substantially more – 787 kg compared to 421 kg. That’s a difference of about 366 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Urban Cruiser holds a solid overall lead 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 £33,400
Urban Cruiser

Toyota Urban Cruiser

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 174 - 184 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.1 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 395 - 426 km
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Mercedes Citan Transporter

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Toyota Urban Cruiser

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a compact SUV that offers a blend of style and practicality, making it well-suited for urban living. It captures attention with its bold design, while providing a high driving position that enhances visibility and control on city roads. Inside, the Urban Cruiser offers comfortable seating and a range of features that cater to both driver and passengers, emphasizing convenience and everyday usability.

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Mercedes Citan Transporter

The Mercedes Citan is a practical, city-friendly van that blends Mercedes' premium touches with sensible commercial utility — it's nimble in tight streets, easy to load, and feels more polished than its price suggests. For small-business owners who want something professional-looking without fuss, the Citan is a dependable workhorse that won’t embarrass you at client meetings and is surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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Toyota Urban Cruiser
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
33,400 - 38,600 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
395 - 426 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,839 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
306 - 310 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
411 - 421 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
174 - 184 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
128 - 135 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General

Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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