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Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Mercedes Citan comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (22,700 £ vs 22,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or Mercedes Citan?

Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Mercedes Citan: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

  • marginally more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mercedes Citan

  • barely cheaper
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Mercedes Citan is barely cheaper – starting at 22,400 £ , while the Citroen Berlingo Transporter costs 22,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 303 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.2 L/100km – no difference here.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter is moderately more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 1.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 354 km, about 74 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

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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 Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers marginally more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Berlingo Transporter delivers very slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 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 somewhat lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 227 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers substantially more boot space – 1,800 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 1,249 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries markedly more – 991 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 347 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 £22,700
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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
0 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
485 - 644 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Citroen Berlingo Transporter?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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