Mercedes increases payload of Citan and adds new engine range

An update to the Mercedes Citan small van range has brought in a greater payload, while a new engine option has boosted power and torque.

The changes, effective from October 2025 production for the 2026 model year, give payload increases for the Citan panel and crew vans equipped with the 110 engine.

The biggest benefit is to the L1 Base variant, which gets an extra 201kg of payload capacity, now up to 680kg from 479kg. The 110 L2 model sees its payload increase from 654kg to 854kg.

Mercedes has also added a new ‘112’ engine which has increased power and torque. It icomes with an automatic gearbox as standard. Available on both Pro and Select specifications, the new Mercedes Citan 112 has with 116PS and 270Nm of torque.

Alongside this, a new Special Edition Technology Pack is available to order on both diesel and electric Pro models. Priced at £995 (ex VAT) it includes satellite navigation, wireless charging and Active Parking Assist.

The updated Mercedes Citan panel van is available in two vehicle lengths – from 4498mm to 4922mm – with a load capacity of up to 3.62 cubic metres. Trim lines include Base, Pro and Selec, and there's also a five-seater Mercedes Citan Crew van. Prices start from £21,575.

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What's the best secondhand small van to buy up to 8 years old?

What's the best make/model of small van to buy second hand up to 8 years old?
From a reliability perspective, we'd look at the Volkswagen Caddy, Renault Kangoo and Mercedes-Benz Citan. Avoid anything with a 'wet-belt' engine unless there is evidence of a recent cam belt change. This will apply to models such as the Citroen Berlingo, Ford Transit Connect and Peugeot Partner.
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