Mercedes-Benz Citan racking - sizes & the kit that fits
Load length, offside and nearside fit, and roof height for the Mercedes-Benz Citan, with the StowPro kit built for each body. Both the 2013-2021 van and the 2021-on van are covered.
Mercedes-Benz Citan load dimensions & the kit that fits
| Body | Also searched as | Load length | Load height | Offside run | Nearside run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L12013-2021 | MWB / Long | 1,731 mm | 1,251 mm | 1,250 mm | 780 mm |
| L12021 on | MWB / Standard | 1,806 mm | 1,256 mm | 1,250 mm | 780 mm |
| L22013-2021 | LWB / Extra-long | 2,115 mm | 1,251 mm | 1,650 mm | 1,000 mm |
| L22021 on | LWB / Long / XL | 2,170 mm | 1,256 mm | 1,650 mm | 1,000 mm |
2013-2021: between wheel arches 1,218 mm · load height 1,251 mm. 2021 on: load width 1,524 mm · between wheel arches 1,248 mm · load height 1,256 mm. Single roof height and sliding door nearside on both.
Offside or nearside?
Bird's-eye view of a typical UK right-hand-drive van, with the standard single nearside sliding door.
The longer run
The offside normally has no door breaking it up, so it takes the longest continuous racking run — the best wall for long items and full-height units.
Choose: Offside Only
Around the side door
The sliding load door splits this wall, so the nearside kit is modular fore and aft of the aperture, keeping loading access clear.
Choose: Nearside Only
Racking both walls? The Full Kit covers offside and nearside together.
Mercedes-Benz Citan floor dimensions from manufacturer/reference data; offside and nearside run widths from StowPro kit specifications. The 2013-2021 rows are the first Citan, the same van as the 2008-2021 Renault Kangoo. The 2021-on rows are the current Citan, the same van as the 2021-on Kangoo and Nissan Townstar. The same StowPro kits fit both generations, length for length.
Mercedes-Benz Citan racking - common questions
What length racking fits in a Mercedes-Benz Citan L1 on the offside?
On a 2021-on Mercedes-Benz Citan L1 the StowPro Offside kit runs 1,250 mm of shelving along a 1,806 mm load floor; on the 2013-2021 Citan L1 it is the same 1,250 mm kit along a 1,731 mm floor.
The offside (driver's side) has no sliding door breaking it up, so it takes your longest run before the rear doors. For this side only choose the Offside Only kit; for both walls choose the Full Kit.
How long is the load area in a Mercedes-Benz Citan?
The 2021-on Mercedes-Benz Citan load length is 1,806 mm on the L1 and 2,170 mm on the L2; the 2013-2021 Citan is 1,731 mm on the L1 (Long) and 2,115 mm on the L2 (Extra-long), measured along the floor.
Load width is 1,524 mm on the 2021-on van, narrowing to 1,248 mm between the wheel arches; the 2013-2021 van has 1,218 mm between the arches. StowPro build a kit for each of these bodies, so you match the rack to your exact van.
Do the 2013-2021 and the 2021-on Citan take the same racking?
Yes. The same StowPro kits fit both generations, length for length: the L1 kit fits the 2013-2021 Long and the 2021-on L1, and the L2 kit fits the 2013-2021 Extra-long and the 2021-on L2.
They are different vans underneath (the first Citan is the 2008-2021 Renault Kangoo, the current one the 2021-on Kangoo), but the load lengths and the gap between the wheel arches are close enough for one kit to cover both. Pick your generation in the van search anyway so the fitment is recorded against the right van.
Do I need the nearside or offside racking kit for my Mercedes-Benz Citan?
Choose the Offside (driver's side) kit for the longest uninterrupted run, the Nearside (passenger side) kit to rack around the sliding door, or the Full Kit to fit out both walls.
On both generations of the Citan the standard sliding load door is on the nearside, so that side is split into shorter modules while the offside takes the longer run. Most trades kitting out a whole van take the Full Kit.
Is Mercedes-Benz Citan racking the same as Renault Kangoo racking?
Yes. The 2021-on Citan is the same van as the 2021-on Renault Kangoo and Nissan Townstar, and the 2013-2021 Citan is the same van as the 2008-2021 Kangoo, with identical load dimensions in each pair, so StowPro racking built for one fits the other.
Match the generation and the body length and the kit is interchangeable across the badge-engineered twins.
Can I still carry long items past the racking in a Mercedes-Benz Citan?
Yes, at floor level. StowPro racking sits against the wall and leaves the load floor clear, and if your Mercedes-Benz Citan has a load-through hatch, long items can pass through the bulkhead at floor level.
The load-through length quoted by the manufacturer only applies at the floor with the hatch open; higher up the bulkhead intrudes, so plan around the floor length and don't count on resting long items on top of the racking.
Will fitting racking reduce my Mercedes-Benz Citan payload?
Racking uses some of the Mercedes-Benz Citan's payload, but StowPro units are built from lightweight load-rated steel to keep that to a minimum.
Fit only the side or sides you need (Offside, Nearside or Full Kit) and keep heavy stock low and central to protect your remaining payload and handling.
What's the longest item I can carry down the side of a Mercedes-Benz Citan?
Long items travel at floor level: the load length, 2,170 mm on a 2021-on L2 or 2,115 mm on a 2013-2021 Extra-long, is measured along the floor, and StowPro racking sits against the wall so the load floor in front of it stays clear.
Don't plan on carrying a full-length item on top of the racking. Higher up, the bulkhead and cab seats intrude, so the usable length above the floor is shorter than the floor figure. The offside kit itself runs 1,650 mm along the wall on either L2; tell us your body and year and we'll confirm what fits.



