Mercedes-Benz Citan

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.

Mercedes-Benz Citan
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
Production2012–present
Body and chassis
ClassPanel van/Leisure activity vehicle (M)
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz Vaneo

First generation (W415; 2012)
First generation (W415)
Overview
Also called
Nissan NV250
Production2012–2021
AssemblyFrance: Maubeuge (MCA)
DesignerFelipe Gorsten[1]
Body and chassis
Body style4/5-door panel van
4/5-door MPV
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,697 mm (106.2 in)
Length3,937 mm (155.0 in) (Compact)
4,321 mm (170.1 in) (Long)
4,705 mm (185.2 in) (Extra Long/Dualiner)
Width1,829 mm (72.0 in)
Height1,809 mm (71.2 in)

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.[2] 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.[3]

Euro NCAPRating
Adult occupant:
Pedestrian:

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.[4][5] The episodes were shot in Johannesburg, South Africa, in July 2012.

Engines list
Drivetrain data[6][7][8]
Engine Displacement Model name Engine power Production Transmission
(manual)		 Fuel consumption CO
2
1.5 Turbodiesel
OM607 by Renault		1,461 cc
89.2 cu in		108 CDI75 PS (55 kW)2012-20205-speed 61.4–65.7 mpg‑imp (4.6–4.3 L/100 km)112–119 g/km (6.4–6.8 oz/mi)
80 PS (59 kW)2020-20216-speed
109 CDI90 PS (66 kW)2012-20205-speed 60.1–65.7 mpg‑imp (4.7–4.3 L/100 km)112–123 g/km (6.4–7.0 oz/mi)
94 PS (69 kW)2020-20216-speed 50.4–62.8 mpg‑imp (5.6–4.5 L/100 km)117–147 g/km (6.6–8.3 oz/mi)
111 CDI110 PS (81 kW)2017-2020 62.8–64.2 mpg‑imp (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 mpg‑imp (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		112114 PS (84 kW)2013-2021 44.1–45.6 mpg‑imp (6.4–6.2 L/100 km)140–144 g/km (7.9–8.2 oz/mi)

Second generation (W420; 2021)
Second generation (W420)
Overview
Also calledMercedes-Benz T-Class
Renault Kangoo
Nissan Townstar
Production2021–present
AssemblyFrance: Maubeuge (MCA)
DesignerBram Olaerts[9]
Mattia Lusci (T-Class)
Body and chassis
Body style3/5-door panel van
5-door LAV
PlatformRenault–Nissan CMF-CD platform[10]
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission6-speed manual
7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,716 mm (106.9 in)
Length4,498 mm (177.1 in)
Width1,859 mm (73.2 in)
Height1,852 mm (72.9 in)
Curb weight1,556–1,715 kg (3,430–3,781 lb)
Rear view

The second generation Citan was introduced in August 2021 in Panel Van and Tourer variants.[11] Based on the third generation Renault Kangoo,[12] 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.[13][14][15]

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.[16]

The headlights are borrowed from the pre-facelift third gen B-Class

  • Mercedes-Benz Citan Tourer
    Mercedes-Benz Citan Tourer
  • Mercedes-Benz Citan Tourer
    Mercedes-Benz Citan Tourer
  • Mercedes-Benz T-Class
    Mercedes-Benz T-Class
  • T-Class interior
    T-Class interior

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.[17]

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.[18]

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.[19] This includes a 45 kW-hr 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.[20]

Engines
Engines[21][22]
ModelEngineDisplacementValvetrainFuel systemMax. power at rpmMax. torque at rpm GearboxYearsConsumptionCO
2
Petrol engines
110 Nissan H5Ht1,332 ccDOHC 16vDirect injection102 hp (76 kW; 103 PS) @ 4,500 rpm200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) @ 1,500 rpm 6 speed manual2021–present 7.2–6.5 L/100 km (39.2–43.5 mpg‑imp)162–147 g/km (9.2–8.3 oz/mi)
113 Nissan H5Ht1,332 ccDOHC 16vDirect injection131 hp (98 kW; 133 PS) @ 5,000 rpm240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @ 1,600 rpm 6 speed manual2021–present 7.1–6.4 L/100 km (39.8–44.1 mpg‑imp)161–146 g/km (9.1–8.3 oz/mi)
Diesel engines
108CDI Renault K9K1,461 ccSOHC 8vCommon rail direct injection75 hp (56 kW; 76 PS) @ 3,750 rpm230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) @ 1,750 rpm 6 speed manual2021–present 5.4–5.0 L/100 km (52.3–56.5 mpg‑imp)143–131 g/km (8.1–7.4 oz/mi)
110CDI Renault K9K1,461 ccSOHC 8vCommon rail direct injection95 hp (71 kW; 96 PS) @ 3,750 rpm260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) @ 1,750 rpm 6 speed manual2021–present 5.6–5.0 L/100 km (50.4–56.5 mpg‑imp)146–131 g/km (8.3–7.4 oz/mi)
112CDI Renault K9K1,461 ccSOHC 8vCommon rail direct injection116 hp (87 kW; 118 PS) @ 3,750 rpm270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) @ 1,750 rpm 6 speed manual2021–present 5.8–5.3 L/100 km (48.7–53.3 mpg‑imp)153–138 g/km (8.7–7.8 oz/mi)
Electric
ModelChargerBatteryRangeMotorMax. power at rpmMax. torque at rpm GearboxYearsConsumptionCO
2
eCitan / EQT
    • 22 kW (AC)
    • 80 kW (DC)
 Li-ion, 44 kW-hr (net)186 mi (299 km) (WLTP)synchronous with coiled rotor121 / 60 hp (90 / 45 kW; 123 / 61 PS) Normal/Eco245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft)Single-speed reduction gear 2022–present –0 g/km (0 oz/mi)

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