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Mercedes-Benz Citan

The independent definitive Mercedes Citan video review
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    By Jonathan Crouch

    The second generation version of Mercedes' Citan compact van might just be the image your company needs, thinks Jonathan Crouch

    Ten Second Reviewword count: 61

    The Citan is Mercedes' idea of what a compact van should be. An LCV that in this second generation form is more than just practical and efficient to run but one with a depth of engineering and a sheen of quality that make the right statement about your business. Potentially then, the ideal recipe for a small business with big aspirations.

    Backgroundword count: 115

    What might the Mercedes of small vans be like? Well, back in 2012, with the little Citan LCV, we had our answer. Except that it wasn't really a Mercedes but a Renault Kangoo with a fairly extreme makeover. As is this second generation model. Unlike its rivals though, when Mercedes does badge engineering, the end result is more than just badge-changed. Like its predecessor, this MK2 Citan looks different from its Renault cousin outside, feels different inside and drives differently too, even though all the engines are the same. As before, there's a choice of short or long wheelbase models and a people carrying Tourer variant cells alongside the panel van that's our focus here.

    Driving Experienceword count: 202

    Initial sales are based around diesel power, plus there's a full-Electric eCitan version for the first time - and not before time, given that the previous model could have offered an EV option but didn't. Most businesses will still want a diesel - in this case a 95hp version of the 1.5-litre Renault diesel familiar from before, badged 110 CDI. This variant takes a lethargic 15.5s to get to 62mph, but 260Nm of torque accessed through a 6-speed gearbox makes it nippy enough for urban use. The standard transmission choice is primarily based around that 6-speed manual gearbox, but Mercedes also offers the option of a 7-speed dual clutch auto. Obviously the full-Electric eCitan variant has to have an auto, which works with a 122hp electric motor and 44kWh battery with a range of 176 miles. Mercedes says that all versions of this MK2 Citan are significantly quieter than their predecessors, thanks to the addition of extra sound deadening that better insulates the interior from engine and road noise. And this second generation model also gets a decent dose of the camera-driven driving aids and camera safety equipment that its predecessor lacked - features like adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring.

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    Statistics (subset of data only)

    Min

    Max

    CO2 (g/km):

    112

    144

    Urban Mpg:

    35.8

    60.1

    Width (mm):

    953

    Length (mm):

    2138

    Height (mm):

    1255

    Weight (kg):

    1380

    Boot Capacity (l):

    4

    Power (ps):

    75

    113

    Torque (lb ft):

    148

    155

    Scoring (subset of scores)

    Category: Vans

    Performance
    70%
    Handling
    70%
    Comfort
    70%
    Space
    70%
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