What is the Mercedes-Benz Citan?
The Citan is Mercedes-Benz’s small van, suited to urban deliveries and other light commercial work. Passenger versions offer a compact option with flexible cabin space. It sits below the Vito and Sprinter in the Mercedes-Benz Vans range.
Generations and design
The first Citan generation, W415, ran from 2012 to 2021. The W420 followed from 2022, continuing the model’s role as a small van with commercial and passenger versions.
Engines and power
EU listings include petrol and diesel engines from 1.2 L to 1.5 L, as well as electric and other entries. Across those listings, power ranges from 51 kW (69 PS) to 99 kW (135 PS). French listings for 2013–2015 show petrol and diesel versions from 55 kW (75 PS) to 84 kW (114 PS). A 1.5 L diesel rated at 81 kW (110 PS) was among the most registered EU configurations.
Fuel consumption and CO₂
The lowest listed figure is 5.2 L/100 km on WLTP in EU listings. French NEDC listings give 4.3 L/100 km. These figures apply to petrol, diesel or hybrid categories, rather than the electric Citan. EU registration figures total 109,699 over 2012–2025. Europe uses WLTP or older NEDC, while the USA uses EPA testing and Canada uses the 5-cycle procedure; each method has its own test conditions.
Where was the Citan sold?
The Citan appears in EU and French market listings. EU figures span 2012–2025, while French listings cover 2013–2015. As the smallest van in the Mercedes-Benz Vans range, it serves customers looking for a more compact work or passenger vehicle.
Questions and answers
What type of vehicle is the Mercedes-Benz Citan?
It is a small van available in commercial and passenger-oriented forms.
What are the Citan generations?
The first generation is W415, which ran from 2012 to 2021. W420 followed from 2022.
What engines and power figures are listed?
EU listings include 1.2 L to 1.5 L petrol and diesel engines, plus electric and other entries, with power from 51 kW (69 PS) to 99 kW (135 PS).
What is the lowest listed fuel consumption?
EU listings show 5.2 L/100 km on WLTP; French listings show 4.3 L/100 km on NEDC.
