Compare performance (136 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (22,700 £ vs 53,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or BMW 5 Series Touring?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Citroen Berlingo Transporter is clearly 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 considerably 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 significantly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 256 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers significantly 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 considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 700 Nm more.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is visibly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 521 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers substantially 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 clearly 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 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 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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Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 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
65 - 98 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
53 - 157 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
Estate
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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
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Trunk capacity
1,800 L
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,848 mm
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 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
500 - 620 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 MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic 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
197 - 727 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 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
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 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, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
BMW
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