Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 vs Nissan Townstar NFK: size comparison
- Length Citan W420 10 mm0.4 in longer
- Height Citan W420 72 mm3 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:25 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Dimensions and difference
The Citan W420 is 10 mm0.4 in longer and 72 mm3 in taller than the Townstar NFK. Its wheelbase is identical.
| Dimension | Citan W420 | Townstar NFK | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,498 mm14 ft 9 in14 ft 9 in4,498 mm | 4,488 mm14 ft 9 in14 ft 9 in4,488 mm | +10 mm+0.4 in +0.2% |
| Width | Not in our catalog yet | 1,860 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,860 mm | - |
| Height | 1,910 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,910 mm | 1,838 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,838 mm | +72 mm+3 in +3.9% |
| Wheelbase | 2,716 mm8 ft 11 in8 ft 11 in2,716 mm | 2,716 mm8 ft 11 in8 ft 11 in2,716 mm | Same |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 775 L27.4 cu ft27.4 cu ft775 L | - |
| Kerb weight | Not in our catalog yet | 1,509–1,872 kg3,327–4,127 lb3,327–4,127 lb1,509–1,872 kg | - |
| Price new (EUR) | from about €22,479 (2021) | from about €27,800 (2022) | −€5,321 −19.1% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Townstar NFK
- Single garage
- Tight 1,012 mm3 ft 4 in to spare in length, 570 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 512 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 320 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 or the Nissan Townstar NFK?
The Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 is the bigger car by length. The Citan W420 is 10 mm longer and 72 mm taller than the Townstar NFK. Its wheelbase is identical.
Will the Mercedes-Benz Citan W420 and the Nissan Townstar NFK fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Nissan Townstar NFK fits, but it is tight to get out (1,012 mm to spare in length, 570 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
