Mercedes Citan alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mercedes Citan, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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These models are frequently compared with the Mercedes Citan and are good next research steps.

from £20,300

Citroen Berlingo

Price 20,300 - 34,900 £
Body Type High Roof Estate
Engine Type Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 102 - 136 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range 334 - 343 km
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.2 - 14.3 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,026
Torque 205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model Berlingo
Modell Berlingo M, Berlingo XL, Berlingo MPV M Elektro 136, Berlingo M Diesel 100, Berlingo M Diesel 130, Berlingo XL Diesel 130, Berlingo MPV M Diesel 100, Berlingo MPV M Diesel 130, Berlingo MPV XL Diesel 100, Berlingo M Benzin 110
CO2 Efficiency Class A, E
Trim Level Max, Plus, You, Plus (7-Sitzer), Plus EAT8, Max Automatik, Plus Automatik, Plus Automatik (7-Sitzer), Max (7-Sitzer), Max Automatik (7-Sitzer)
Power kW 75 - 100 kW
co2 0 - 151 g/km
Engine capacity 1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Curb weight 1,476 - 1,922 kg
Trunk capacity 775 - 1,050 L
Width 1,848 mm
Brand Citroen
Payload 509 - 840 kg
Variant MPV

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marginally more efficient
a bit cheaper
only slightly more power
somewhat more electric range
somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
significantly more trunk space

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from £23,000

Mercedes T Class

Price 23,000 - 30,500 £
Body Type High Roof Estate
Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 95 - 131 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.6 - 15.1 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model T-Klasse
Modell T 160 Standard, T 180 Standard, T 160 d Standard, T 180 d Standard, T 180 Lang
CO2 Efficiency Class F, D, E
Trim Level Style, Progressive, 7G-DCT, Style 7G-DCT, Edition 7G-DCT, Progressive 7G-DCT
Power kW 70 - 96 kW
co2 135 - 167 g/km
Engine capacity 1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Curb weight 1,556 - 1,678 kg
Width 1,859 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 521 - 630 kg

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Mercedes T Class as a suitable alternative to Mercedes Citan

In the competitive landscape of compact vans, the Mercedes Citan and the Mercedes T-Klasse each bring their own distinct appeal. While the Citan excels with its agility and urban maneuverability, the T-Klasse stands out with its spacious interior and enhanced comfort features, catering to families and businesses alike. Ultimately, choosing between these two models hinges on the buyer's needs for practicality versus versatility.

The Mercedes T-Class dresses everyday practicality in a premium suit, blending the sensible utility of a small van with the refinement you expect from the three-pointed star. Its flexible interior and clever details make it a brilliantly pragmatic choice for families and active owners who want comfort and usefulness without the fuss.

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marginally cheaper
marginally more efficient
moderately quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £28,800

Mercedes Vito Transporter

Price 28,800 - 51,600 £
Body Type Cargo Van
Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 102 - 237 HP
Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range 304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity 60 - 90 kWh
Seats 2 - 5
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed 120 - 140 km/h
Torque 270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 4
Model Vito
Modell Vito Kastenwagen extralang 110 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen kompakt 110 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen kompakt 114 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen lang 110 CDI, Vito Mixto extralang 110 CDI, Vito Mixto kompakt 110 CDI, Vito Mixto kompakt 114 CDI, Vito Mixto lang 110 CDI, eVito Kastenwagen extralang (60 kWh), eVito Kastenwagen lang (60 kWh), Vito Kastenwagen extralang 114 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen extralang 116 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen extralang 119 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen kompakt 116 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen kompakt 119 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen lang 114 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen lang 116 CDI, Vito Kastenwagen lang 119 CDI, Vito Mixto extralang 114 CDI, Vito Mixto extralang 116 CDI, Vito Mixto extralang 119 CDI, Vito Mixto extralang 124 CDI, Vito Mixto kompakt 116 CDI, Vito Mixto kompakt 119 CDI, Vito Mixto kompakt 124 CDI, Vito Mixto lang 114 CDI, Vito Mixto lang 116 CDI, Vito Mixto lang 119 CDI, Vito Mixto lang 124 CDI, eVito Kastenwagen lang (90 kWh), eVito Kastenwagen extralang (90 kWh), Vito Mixto lang 124, Vito Mixto extralang 124
CO2 Efficiency Class G, A
Trim Level Base, Pro, (Vorderradantrieb), Base 9G-TRONIC, Pro 4x4 9G-TRONIC, Pro 9G-TRONIC, Select 4x4 9G-TRONIC, Select 9G-TRONIC, (Hinterradantrieb)
Power kW 75 - 174 kW
co2 0 - 222 g/km
Engine capacity 1,950 - 1,999 cm3
Curb weight 1,916 - 2,518 kg
Fuel tank capacity 57 - 70 L
Length 4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width 1,928 mm
Height 1,910 - 1,945 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Max trunk capacity 3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload 547 - 884 kg

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markedly cheaper
clearly more efficient
marginally more efficient
visibly lighter
significantly more power
substantially more electric range

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from £35,800

Nissan Townstar

Price 35,800 - 37,700 £
Body Type High Roof Estate
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 122 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range 265 km
Seats 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 13.3 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 245 Nm
Model Townstar
Modell Townstar EV Kombi L2
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level N-CONNECTA, Tekna
Power kW 90 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,041 kg
Width 1,859 mm
Brand Nissan
Payload 594 kg
Variant EV Kombi

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Quick data check: Nissan Townstar

substantially cheaper
very slightly more power
very slightly more efficient
very slightly more electric range
barely quicker 0–100 km/h
visibly lighter

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from £27,800

VW Caddy

Price 27,800 - 45,900 £
Body Type High Roof Estate
Engine Type Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 102 - 150 HP
Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Electric Range 116 - 121 km
Battery Capacity 19.7 kWh
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 11.4 - 14 s
Model Year 2024
Max Speed 173 - 186 km/h
Torque 220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 5
Model Caddy
Modell Caddy 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy 2.0 TDI SCR, Caddy Maxi 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy Maxi 2.0 TDI SCR, Caddy California 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy California 2.0 TDI SCR, Caddy California Maxi 1.5 TSI OPF, Caddy 1.5 TSI eHybrid OPF, Caddy Maxi 1.5 TSI eHybrid OPF, Caddy California Maxi 2.0 TDI SCR
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, B
Trim Level Dark Label, Dark Label DSG, DSG, EDITION, EDITION DSG, Flexible, Flexible DSG, GOAL, GOAL DSG, Life, Life DSG, PAN AMERICANA, PAN AMERICANA DSG, Style, Style DSG, Flexible 4MOTION, 4MOTION, Life 4MOTION, EDITION 4MOTION, Dark Label 4MOTION, GOAL 4MOTION, Style 4MOTION, PAN AMERICANA 4MOTION
Power kW 75 - 110 kW
co2 10 - 165 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Curb weight 1,575 - 1,998 kg
Fuel tank capacity 50 L
Length 4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width 1,855 mm
Height 1,819 - 1,860 mm
Brand VW
Max trunk capacity 2,556 - 3,700 L
Payload 501 - 710 kg

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visibly cheaper
substantially more electric range
very slightly lighter
slightly more power
substantially more efficient
slightly quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £27,300

Ford Tourneo Connect

Price 27,300 - 41,900 £
Body Type High Roof Estate
Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 102 - 150 HP
Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Electric Range 116 - 119 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.1 - 13.5 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 220 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Tourneo Connect
Modell Tourneo Connect 1.5 EcoBoost PHEV, Grand Tourneo Connect 1.5 EcoBoost PHEV, Tourneo Connect 1.5 EcoBoost, Tourneo Connect 2.0 EcoBlue, Grand Tourneo Connect 1.5 EcoBoost, Grand Tourneo Connect 2.0 EcoBlue
CO2 Efficiency Class B, E, F
Trim Level Trend Automatik, Titanium Automatik, Active Automatik, Trend, Active AWD Automatik
Power kW 75 - 110 kW
co2 11 - 164 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,968 cm3
Curb weight 1,542 - 1,781 kg
Trunk capacity 1,213 - 1,720 L
Width 1,855 mm
Brand Ford
Payload 563 - 818 kg

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Quick data check: Ford Tourneo Connect

noticeably cheaper
clearly more electric range
slightly more power
considerably more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
considerably more trunk space

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