Mercedes-Benz Citaro (2023) vs. Ford Transit (2023) vs. Tesla Model 3 (2024)

	Citaro×	Transit×	Model 3Most equipment×
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Overview
Year	2023	2023	2024
Type	Bus	Minibus	Car
Body	City Bus	Minibus	Sedan
Brand	Mercedes-Benz	Ford	Tesla
Fuel type	Diesel	Diesel	Electric
Performance
Engine power	354 hpBest	130 hp	283 hp
Top speed	80 km/h	160 km/h	225 km/hBest
Efficiency & range
Fuel consumption	35 L/100km	8 L/100kmBest	0 L/100km
Electric consumption	0 kWh/100km	0 kWh/100km	15 kWh/100kmBest
Range	855 km	1000 kmBest	400 km
Battery capacity	0 kWh	0 kWh	60 kWhBest
Dimensions & capacity
Wheels	6	4	4
Seats	44	15	5
Doors	3	4	4
Weight	12000 kg	2500 kg	1765 kgBest
Comfort & interior
Seating comfort	–	–	Heated Seats
Ambient lighting	–	–	Ambient Lighting
Climate control
Air conditioning	Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning
Heat pump	–	–	Heat Pump
Cabin pre-conditioning	–	–	Cabin Pre-Conditioning (App)
Driver assistance & safety
Braking system	ABS Brakes	ABS Brakes	ABS Brakes
Cruise control	–	–	Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control
Cameras & parking	–	–	Backup Camera, 360° Camera
Keyless entry	–	–	Keyless Entry & Start
Infotainment & connectivity
Navigation	–	–	Navigation System
Smartphone & display	–	–	Touchscreen Infotainment
Connectivity extras	–	–	Over-the-Air Updates
Truck & bus equipment
Compliance	Tachograph	Tachograph	–
Utility	Reversing Sensors	–	–

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	Citaro	Transit	Model 3
Overview
Gearbox	–	–	–
Comfort & interior
Upholstery	–	–	–
Roof	–	–	–
Heated steering wheel	–	–	–
Driver assistance & safety
Driver alerts	–	–	–
Infotainment & connectivity
Audio	–	–	–
Exterior & lighting
Exterior trim	–	–	–
Lighting	–	–	–
Motorcycle equipment
Riding aids	–	–	–
Rider comfort	–	–	–
Storage	–	–	–
Camper equipment
Power & utilities	–	–	–
Living space	–	–	–
Outdoor	–	–	–
ATV & off-road equipment
Recovery & protection	–	–	–
Drivetrain & utility	–	–	–
Auxiliary lighting	–	–	–
Truck & bus equipment
Braking & cabin	–	–	–

"Best" marks the highest or lowest value among the vehicles shown, for specs where more or less is clearly better (for example, higher range or lower consumption). "Most equipment" counts the equipment items we have on record. Both are based only on the data we hold, which may be incomplete.

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