Mercedes-Benz Citan Specs, Range, Battery, Dimensions & Features

Eletric Car Mercedes-Benz Citan Specs, Performance, Range, Dimensions & Features

Mercedes-Benz Citan
Overview
Manufacturer Renault
Production 2012–2026
Body and chassis
Class Panel van/Leisure activity vehicle (M)
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz Vaneo

The Mercedes-Benz Citan is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle introduced as a badge-engineered variant of the Renault Kangoo in 2012 and marketed by Mercedes-Benz as the successor to the Vaneo compact MPV. In the Mercedes-Benz van lineup, the Citan is the smallest model offered, alongside the mid-size Vito (aka Viano, V-Class, and EQV) and large Sprinter.

First generation (W415; 2012)

First generation
Overview
Model code W415
Also called Renault Kangoo
Nissan NV250
Production 2012–2021
Assembly France: Maubeuge (MCA)
Designer Felipe Gorsten
Body and chassis
Body style 4/5-door panel van
4/5-door MPV
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.2 L M200 I4
  • Diesel:
  • 1.5 L K9K/OM607 I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,697 mm (106.2 in)
Length 3,937 mm (155.0 in) (Compact)
4,321 mm (170.1 in) (Long)
4,705 mm (185.2 in) (Extra Long/Dualiner)
Width 1,829 mm (72.0 in)
Height 1,809 mm (71.2 in)
Curb weight 1,295–1,465 kg (2,855–3,230 lb)

Production

The Citan, internally designated as the W415, is a result of the partnership between Daimler and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and is assembled by Renault subsidiary MCA in the northern French town of Maubeuge, alongside its twin, the Renault Kangoo.

The van is aimed at both the passenger car and light commercial vehicle markets and is the first Mercedes-Benz to be launched into the commercial vehicle market since the Vito in 1995. Daimler claim the leisure activity vehicle sector is the fastest-growing market area in Europe, accounting for 700,000 sales annually.

Bodystyles

rear
Mercedes-Benz Citan Traveliner
Mercedes-Benz Citan Traveliner (Rear)

The Citan is available in three different lengths: compact (3.94m), long (4.32m) and extra-long (4.71m). The vehicle comes in three bodystyles: Panel Van, Dualiner and Traveliner, with the Panel Van seating up to two people and both the Dualiner and Traveliner seating up to five.

Safety

The Citan Traveliner received four passenger stars in the Euro NCAP safety tests. The Mercedes-Benz Citan Kombi was first tested by Euro NCAP in April 2013, and was given a three star rating. Mercedes-Benz indicated at that time that they would improve the safety performance of the vehicle, especially the deployment of the side airbag and the installation of child restraints; and that they would provide a seatbelt reminder for the front passenger seat and make the speed limitation device comply with Euro NCAP’s requirements. These changes are now in production and Euro NCAP has reassessed the vehicle. Several tests have been redone to assess the changes that Mercedes-Benz have made. Where the performance is not influenced by the changes, test results have been carried over from the original assessment.

Euro NCAP Rating
Adult occupant: StarStarStar
Pedestrian: StarStarStarStarStar

Marketing

In 2012, Mercedes-Benz began a marketing campaign for the Citan with Richard Dean Anderson reprising his role as the popular TV show character MacGyver. The series of short films, titled MacGyver and the New Citan, is available on the official Citan website, from 18 September. The episodes were shot in Johannesburg, South Africa, in July 2012.

Engines list

Drivetrain data
Engine Displacement Model name Engine power Production Transmission
(manual)
Fuel consumption CO
2
1.5 Turbodiesel
OM607 by Renault/Nissan
1,461 cc
89.2 cu in
108 CDI 75 PS (55 kW) 2012-2020 5-speed 61.4–65.7 mpgimp (4.6–4.3 L/100 km) 112–119 g/km (6.4–6.8 oz/mi)
80 PS (59 kW) 2020-2021 6-speed
109 CDI 90 PS (66 kW) 2012-2020 5-speed 60.1–65.7 mpgimp (4.7–4.3 L/100 km) 112–123 g/km (6.4–7.0 oz/mi)
94 PS (69 kW) 2020-2021 6-speed 50.4–62.8 mpgimp (5.6–4.5 L/100 km) 117–147 g/km (6.6–8.3 oz/mi)
111 CDI 110 PS (81 kW) 2017-2020 62.8–64.2 mpgimp (4.5–4.4 L/100 km) 115–119 g/km (6.5–6.8 oz/mi)
115 PS (85 kW) 2020-2021 50.4–61.4 mpgimp (5.6–4.6 L/100 km) 122–146 g/km (6.9–8.3 oz/mi)
1.2 Turbopetrol
M200
1,197 cc
73.0 cu in
112 114 PS (84 kW) 2013-2021 44.1–45.6 mpgimp (6.4–6.2 L/100 km) 140–144 g/km (7.9–8.2 oz/mi)

Second generation (W420; 2021)

Second generation
Overview
Model code W420
Also called Mercedes-Benz T-Class
Renault Kangoo
Nissan Townstar
Production 2021–2026
Assembly France: Maubeuge (MCA)
Designer Bram Olaerts
Mattia Lusci (T-Class)
Body and chassis
Body style 3/5-door panel van
5-door LAV
Platform Renault–Nissan CMF-CD platform
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.3 L H5Ht/M282 turbo I4
  • Diesel:
  • 1.5 L K9K/OM607 I4
Transmission 6-speed manual
7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,716 mm (106.9 in)
Length 4,498 mm (177.1 in)
Width 1,859 mm (73.2 in)
Height 1,852 mm (72.9 in)
Curb weight 1,556–1,715 kg (3,430–3,781 lb)

The second generation Citan was introduced in August 2021 in Panel Van and Tourer variants. Based on the third generation Renault Kangoo, the Citan (W420) rides on the CMF-CD platform, which also was developed into the T-Class MPV, replacing the existing Citan Traveliner and Citan Tourer.

The T-Class was released in April 2022, initially as the regular wheelbase version with seats for five people. A long-wheelbase variant with seats for seven in three rows is planned. The headlights are borrowed from the pre-facelift third gen B-Class.

Safety

In March 2024, the Citan van was awarded a Platinum rating from Euro NCAP due to its high level of active safety systems.

Euro NCAP test results

Mercedes-Benz T160 Style (LHD) (2022)

Test Points %
Overall: StarStarStarStarStar
Adult occupant: 34.7 91%
Child occupant: 45.8 93%
Pedestrian: 37.7 69%
Safety assist: 14.5 90%

Electric models

eCitan

The Mercedes-Benz eCitan is a battery-electric variant of the Citan LCV, announced in October 2021 alongside the regular Citan, with availability beginning the second half of 2022. The eCitan has an electric traction motor driving the front wheels, developing 90 kW (120 hp) and 245 N⋅m (181 lbf⋅ft), drawing from an eight-module lithium-ion battery carried under the floor forward of the rear axle with 44 kW-hr of usable capacity. The estimated range is 285 km (177 mi) under the WLTP combined driving cycle. The standard on-board charger has a capacity of 11 kW (AC), but as an option, a 22 kW (AC) / 75 kW (DC) charger can be ordered, which gives the vehicle a CCS Combo 2 port.

EQT

Mercedes-Benz EQT production model

The Mercedes-Benz EQT is a battery-electric variant of the T-Class MPV, first shown as a concept at IAA 2021.

Concept EQT, IAA 2021
Interior

The production EQT was unveiled in December 2022, equipped with a drivetrain identical to that of the contemporary Kangoo E-Tech. This includes a 45 kW h battery that feeds an electric traction motor which develops 90 kW (122 PS; 121 hp) and 245 N⋅m (181 lbf⋅ft) of torque, giving it an estimated range of 282 km (175 mi). It was introduced initially in the short-wheelbase version.

Engines

Engines
Model Engine Displacement Valvetrain Fuel system Max. power at rpm Max. torque at rpm Gearbox Years Consumption CO
2
Petrol engines
110 Nissan H5Ht 1,332 cc DOHC 16v Direct injection 102 PS (75 kW; 101 bhp) @ 4,500 rpm 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500 rpm 6 speed manual 2021–present 7.2–6.5 L/100 km (39.2–43.5 mpgimp) 162–147 g/km (9.2–8.3 oz/mi)
113 Nissan H5Ht 1,332 cc DOHC 16v Direct injection 131 PS (96 kW; 129 bhp) @ 5,000 rpm 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @ 1,600 rpm 6 speed manual 2021–present 7.1–6.4 L/100 km (39.8–44.1 mpgimp) 161–146 g/km (9.1–8.3 oz/mi)
Diesel engines
108CDI Renault K9K 1,461 cc SOHC 8v Common rail direct injection 75 PS (55 kW; 74 bhp) @ 3,750 rpm 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) @ 1,750 rpm 6 speed manual 2021–present 5.4–5.0 L/100 km (52.3–56.5 mpgimp) 143–131 g/km (8.1–7.4 oz/mi)
110CDI Renault K9K 1,461 cc SOHC 8v Common rail direct injection 95 PS (70 kW; 94 bhp) @ 3,750 rpm 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) @ 1,750 rpm 6 speed manual 2021–present 5.6–5.0 L/100 km (50.4–56.5 mpgimp) 146–131 g/km (8.3–7.4 oz/mi)
112CDI Renault K9K 1,461 cc SOHC 8v Common rail direct injection 116 PS (85 kW; 114 bhp) @ 3,750 rpm 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) @ 1,750 rpm 6 speed manual 2021–present 5.8–5.3 L/100 km (48.7–53.3 mpgimp) 153–138 g/km (8.7–7.8 oz/mi)
Electric
Model Charger Battery Range Motor Max. power at rpm Max. torque at rpm Gearbox Years Consumption CO
2
eCitan / EQT
    • 22 kW (AC)
    • 80 kW (DC)
Li-ion, 44 kW-hr (net) 186 mi (299 km) (WLTP) synchronous with coiled rotor 121/60 PS (89/44 kW; 119/59 bhp) Normal/Eco 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) Single-speed reduction gear 2022–present 0 g/km (0 oz/mi)

Discontinuation

In April 2025, Mercedes-Benz executives announced the discontinuation of the Mercedes-Benz Citan, T-Class, eCitan and EQT in 2026.

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