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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
354 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
1,800 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
611 - 991 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Citroen
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