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Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Mercedes B Class comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 238 HP), boot space and price (22,100 £ vs 33,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or Mercedes B Class?

Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Mercedes B Class: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • marginally lighter
  • significantly more trunk space

Mercedes B Class

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Berlingo Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

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 substantially cheaper – starting at 22,100 £ , while the Mercedes B Class costs 33,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,995 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes B Class uses 2.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers substantially more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 271 km more than the Mercedes B Class.

B Class

Engine and Performance:

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 Mercedes B Class offers substantially more power – delivering 238 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 102 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes B Class is a bit faster – reaching 223 km/h, while the Citroen Berlingo Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes B Class delivers noticeably more torque with 450 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is marginally lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,405 kg. The difference is around 76 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers significantly more boot space – 1,800 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 1,345 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers considerably more capacity – up to 4,000 L, about 2,560 L more than the Mercedes B Class.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries significantly more – 991 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 441 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo Transporter is decisively 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 £22,100
Berlingo Transporter

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 km
Citroen Berlingo Transporter
Mercedes B Class

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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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Mercedes B Class

The Mercedes B-Class is a smart, grown-up compact people carrier that dresses everyday practicality in a near‑premium polish, perfect for buyers who want comfort and a classy badge without the theatrics. It won’t set your pulse racing on a back road, but it will make school runs, commutes and grocery hauls feel pleasantly civilized — a reliable, slightly posh companion for real life.

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Citroen Berlingo Transporter
Mercedes B Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,100 - 33,800 £
Price
33,100 - 52,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
83 km
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
56 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
MPV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
1,405 - 1,745 kg
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Trunk capacity
405 - 455 L
Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
Length
4,419 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,796 - 1,812 mm
Height
1,562 mm
Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,000 L
Max trunk capacity
1,440 L
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
505 - 550 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
116 - 238 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10 s
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
223 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
85 - 175 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, F
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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