Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Citroen Berlingo Transporter has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22100 £, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41900 £. That’s a price difference of around 19746 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: DS Automobiles DS 7 manages with 1.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter with 5.20 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.
As for range, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs convincingly better – achieving up to 354 km, about 289 km more than the DS Automobiles DS 7.
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 DS Automobiles DS 7 has a convincingly edge – offering 360 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 224 HP more horsepower.
In terms of top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 7 performs evident better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Citroen Berlingo Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 52 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: DS Automobiles DS 7 pulls clearly stronger with 520 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .
In curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is clearly perceptible lighter – 1329 kg compared to 1651 kg. The difference is around 322 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers convincingly more room – 1800 L compared to 555 L. That’s a difference of about 1245 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs convincingly better – up to 4000 L, which is about 2250 L more than the DS Automobiles DS 7.
When it comes to payload, Citroen Berlingo Transporter significantly takes the win – 991 kg compared to 424 kg. That’s a difference of about 567 kg.
The Citroen Berlingo Transporter proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen Berlingo Transporter is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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.
detailsThe DS 7 wraps Parisian elegance into SUV practicality, with sculpted surfaces, a jewel-like grille and an interior that feels more boutique lounge than family transporter. It appeals to buyers who want style and comfort without shouting, delivering a refined ride and clever tech that make daily driving feel a little more special — and yes, it’ll turn heads in the school run.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
22100 - 33800 £
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Price
41900 - 59300 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.40 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
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Electric Range
50 - 65 km
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Battery Capacity
46 kWh
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
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co2
30 - 145 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1329 - 1813 kg
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Curb weight
1651 - 2002 kg
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Trunk capacity
1800 L
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Trunk capacity
555 L
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Length
4401 - 4751 mm
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Length
4593 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Width
1891 mm
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Height
1796 - 1812 mm
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Height
1625 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4000 L
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Max trunk capacity
1750 L
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Payload
611 - 991 kg
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Payload
398 - 424 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Diesel, 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
130 - 360 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 11.9 s
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
195 - 235 km/h
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Torque
300 - 520 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Power kW
96 - 265 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1499 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
DS Automobiles
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The Citroen Berlingo Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.