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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Citroen Berlingo Transporter comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 22,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Citroen Berlingo Transporter?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Citroen Berlingo Transporter: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
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Citroen Berlingo Transporter

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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen Berlingo Transporter is significantly cheaper – starting at 22,700 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,396 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers considerably more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 256 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

Berlingo Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring 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 Touring delivers substantially more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

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 markedly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 521 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers considerably more boot space – 1,800 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 1,230 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries noticeably more – 991 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 371 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring holds a narrow overall lead 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.

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5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • 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 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 65 - 98 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
Citroen Berlingo Transporter

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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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 Touring
Citroen Berlingo Transporter

Costs and Consumption

Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 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
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
354 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
0 - 143 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 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
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 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
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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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
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Citroen
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