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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
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Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
354 km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
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co2
54 - 227 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
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Sedan
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
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Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
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Trunk capacity
1,800 L
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Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,848 mm
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 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
611 - 991 kg
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
150 - 530 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Power kW
110 - 390 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
BMW
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