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Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (22,700 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Berlingo Transporter

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 22,700 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,196 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 3 Series Saloon uses 2.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 253 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

3 Series Saloon

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 3 Series Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 394 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 400 Nm more.

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 moderately lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 246 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers considerably more boot space – 1,800 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 1,320 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries clearly more – 991 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 496 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is narrowly 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 £39,900
3 Series Saloon

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 96 - 101 km
Citroen Berlingo Transporter
BMW 3 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Citroen Berlingo Transporter
BMW 3 Series Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
BMW
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