The Long-bodied Citan 109 CDI BlueEFFICENCY will average 100,000 miles a year, making routine checks and responding to alarm calls.
The Citan was launched in January and is the first small van for Mercedes. Tower Security’s vehicle is powered by an economical 90hp diesel engine and equipped with a series of BlueEFFICIENCY measures designed to further reduce fuel consumption.
These include the ECO Start/Stop function, low rolling resistance tyres and optimised alternator and battery management systems. The result is up to 65.7mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 112 g/km.
Miles Hill, managing director of Tower Security, commented: ‘Citan’s servicing costs from Colchester dealer Orwell Truck & Van were very competitive. And it came with a three-year, unlimited mileage warranty, which says a great deal about the confidence that Mercedes-Benz has in its product.
‘The manufacturer’s warranty was worth the purchase price premium on its own. But once we’d also factored in the Citan’s servicing costs and fuel efficiency it really was an easy decision – our new Mercedes-Benz will save us a fortune in the long run.
‘The Citan is using a lot less fuel than our other vans and represents a huge step forward for us in terms of quality. Mercedes-Benz also has a great brand image and our new van looks a lot more professional when we’re visiting clients’ premises.’