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Compare 2 electric vans

Mercedes-Benz eCitan

Van L1 BASE

£32,700 ex VAT

Mercedes-Benz eVito

Van PRO L2

£48,530 ex VAT

Loadspace
Payload
448 kg
793 kgBest
Cargo volume
2.9 m³
6 m³Best
Load length
1.81 m
2.83 mBest
Load width
1.26 m
1.27 mBest
Load height
1.26 m
1.39 mBest
Pallet spaces (Euro)
-
-
Range & charging
Range (WLTP)
176 miBest
159 mi
Range (laden)
-
-
Battery
45 kWh
66 kWhBest
Max charge
75 kW
80 kWBest
DC charge time
38 min
35 minBest
Vehicle dimensions
Length
4.50 m
5.14 m
Width
1.86 m
1.93 m
Height
1.90 m
1.93 m
Wheelbase
2.72 m
3.20 m
Kerb weight
1,707 kgBest
2,332 kg
Gross weight (GVW)
2,230 kg
3,200 kgBest
Towing (braked)
1,270 kgBest
0 kg
Performance
Power
90 kWBest
85 kW
Torque
245 Nm
295 NmBest
Top speed
82 mph
87 mphBest
Drive type
fwd
fwd

Which one is right for your fleet?

Choose the

Mercedes-Benz eCitan(Van L1 BASE)

if...

  • your duty cycle is long or charging stops are costly - WLTP range tops the comparison at 176 mi.
  • vehicle dimensions or weight matter for your bays, parking or licence - kerb weight works in your favour at 1,707 kg.
  • you tow trailers, plant or horseboxes - braked towing is class-leading at 1,270 kg.
  • you operate hilly routes or want responsive driving under load - power is highest (90 kW).

Class-leading specs

  • 176 mi range (wltp)
  • 1,707 kg kerb weight
  • 1,270 kg towing (braked)
  • 90 kW power

Choose the

Mercedes-Benz eVito(Van PRO L2)

if...

  • your routes are weight-limited, not volume-limited - it carries the most at 793 kg.
  • your loads are bulky rather than heavy - it has the most usable cargo space at 6 m³.
  • you carry awkward, long or oversized items - load length is class-leading at 2.83 m.
  • you carry awkward, long or oversized items - load width is class-leading at 1.27 m.

Class-leading specs

  • 793 kg payload
  • 6 m³ cargo volume
  • 2.83 m load length
  • 1.27 m load width

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Compare vehicle dimensions using scaled drawings and common UK depot and parking references.

Compare against:
Mercedes-Benz eCitan Van L1 BASE4.50 × 1.86 × 1.90 m
Mercedes-Benz eVito Van PRO L25.14 × 1.93 × 1.93 m
Standard UK car parking bay2,400 mm wide × 4,800 mm long

Side view (length × height)

Top view (length × width)

Length difference
0.64 m
Width difference
0.07 m
Height difference
0.03 m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the cheapest of these vans?

The Mercedes-Benz eCitan Van L1 BASE has the lowest listed price in this catalogue comparison at £32,700 ex VAT (before grants). Check a current quotation and compare running costs, maintenance and residual values alongside the purchase price.

Which has the longest range?

On WLTP figures, the Mercedes-Benz eCitan Van L1 BASE goes furthest between charges at 176 miles. Expect 70-80% of that in real-world UK conditions, less again when fully laden or in winter.

Which charges fastest on DC?

The Mercedes-Benz eVito Van PRO L2 has the highest listed peak DC charging rate in this comparison at 80 kW. Review the 10-80% charging time and average kW alongside the peak figure when planning charging stops during a shift.

Which can carry the most weight?

The Mercedes-Benz eVito Van PRO L2 has the highest payload at 793 kg. Remember that gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the limit your driver licence is checked against - payload is GVW minus kerb weight.

Which has the most cargo space?

The Mercedes-Benz eVito Van PRO L2 has the largest listed cargo volume in this comparison at 6 m³. For bulky loads, compare cargo volume alongside payload, load length and Euro pallet capacity to assess the available space.

Are any of these eligible for the Plug-in Van Grant?

Most electric vans on sale in the UK that meet the £35k cap and CO2 criteria qualify - £2,500 for small vans (under 2,500 kg GVW) and £5,000 for large vans (2,500-4,250 kg GVW). Always confirm grant status with the dealer at the point of order.

Also consider

Other electric vans with comparable specifications to explore if the shortlisted vehicles do not meet your fleet requirements.

Use the listed manufacturer specifications as a comparison guide. Confirm the exact configuration and figures with the dealer before ordering.