Mercedes-Benz Citan 2021– car dimensions: 4498 mm long, 1859 mm wide and 1832 mm high. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cab has a standard 9.5-inch MBUX touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Air conditioning and cruise control come on all trims. Standard driver aids include Active Brake Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. Blind Spot Assist is fitted on PRO and SELECT grades.
Panel van load volume is 2.9 m³ on the L1 and 3.62 m³ on the L2. Floor length to the bulkhead is 1806 mm on L1 and about 2170 mm on L2, with a folding bulkhead option extending usable length further.
Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg and unbraked is 750 kg when fitted with the optional trailer coupling. Payload varies by length, engine, gearbox and options, commonly in the 500-800 kg range with an enhanced payload available on many variants.
The layout suits everyday delivery and service work, with a fixed bulkhead, lashing points, optional wood or plastic flooring and LED load bay lighting on higher trims.
The cabin feels more car-like than a typical small van, with a multifunction steering wheel adjustable for height and rake, MBUX touchscreen, and standard air conditioning. Heat-insulating glass all round and extra sound deadening keep noise low for a relaxed drive. Seats are supportive and height-adjustable, with lumbar support and heating available via packages on higher grades. Practical stowage and LED lighting on PRO and above make daily use straightforward.
1.5-litre diesel WLTP combined fuel use from 5.2 l/100 km
Service every 18,000 miles or 2 years
Euro NCAP Platinum commercial van rating (87%)
Standard Active Brake Assist, ATTENTION ASSIST, Active Lane Keeping Assist and Traffic Sign Assist
Six airbags plus rear camera and parking sensors standard
Three-year unlimited mileage warranty
The 1.5-litre diesel engines return WLTP combined figures starting at 5.2 l/100 km depending on length and gearbox, with ECO start/stop helping real-world economy. Petrol and electric eCitan options are also available.
Servicing follows the ASSYST system with intervals of 18,000 miles or two years, whichever comes first. Mobile and flexible workshop options help keep downtime low.
Safety kit is strong for the class: Active Brake Assist, fatigue warning, lane keeping, traffic sign recognition, tyre pressure monitoring, hill-start assist and six airbags are standard. It earned a Platinum rating in Euro NCAP commercial van crash-avoidance tests.
A three-year unlimited-mileage warranty covers the van. Plastic load flooring and optional wood or full panelling make the cargo area easy to clean and protect. Remote status checks via the Mercedes app help with day-to-day running.
Length 4498 mm, Width 1859 mm, Height 1832 mm, Wheelbase 2716 mm (Citan 2021 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz official UK pricelist/handbook and German owner's manual, auto-data.net and Wikipedia.