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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Citroen Berlingo Transporter comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 22,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Citroen Berlingo Transporter?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Citroen Berlingo Transporter: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
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Citroen Berlingo Transporter

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • noticeably lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen Berlingo Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,700 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,682 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers substantially more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 249 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

Berlingo Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 591 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is noticeably lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 471 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers considerably more boot space – 1,800 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 1,280 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries clearly more – 991 kg compared to 600 kg. That’s a difference of about 391 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon comes out clearly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,400
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 105 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Citroen Berlingo Transporter

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Citroen Berlingo Transporter

The Citroën Berlingo is a no-nonsense work van that pairs cavernous practicality with a surprisingly comfy, car-like driving experience. It won’t pretend to be sporty, but it will swallow your cargo, simplify your day, and keep ownership headaches to a minimum with sensible packaging and clever storage.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Citroen Berlingo Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
611 - 991 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Citroen
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