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Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Mercedes GLA - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (136 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (22100 £ vs 38800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or Mercedes GLA?

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

Mercedes GLA

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

GLA

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 has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 22100 £ , while the Mercedes GLA costs 38800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16702 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLA manages with 2.90 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.30 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs significantly better – achieving up to 354 km, about 280 km more than the Mercedes GLA.

GLA

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 GLA has a clearly edge – offering 421 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLA performs a bit better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Citroen Berlingo Transporter tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLA pulls evident stronger with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

GLA

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 curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is slightly lighter – 1329 kg compared to 1570 kg. The difference is around 241 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers significantly more room – 1800 L compared to 435 L. That’s a difference of about 1365 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter performs convincingly better – up to 4000 L, which is about 2615 L more than the Mercedes GLA.

When it comes to payload, Citroen Berlingo Transporter convincingly takes the win – 991 kg compared to 500 kg. That’s a difference of about 491 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.

Citroen Berlingo Transporter
Mercedes GLA

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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 354 km

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 GLA

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The Mercedes GLA blends Mercedes style with compact crossover practicality, looking sharper than its size suggests while still feeling purposeful around town. Inside it serves up premium materials and tech-forward ergonomics, and the composed ride makes it an appealing pick for buyers who want luxury wrapped in a city-friendly package with a wink of adventurous spirit.

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Citroen Berlingo Transporter
Mercedes GLA

Costs and Consumption

Price
22100 - 33800 £
Price
38800 - 75300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L
Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
17.40 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
74 km
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
66 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1329 - 1813 kg
Curb weight
1570 - 1810 kg
Trunk capacity
1800 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 435 L
Length
4401 - 4751 mm
Length
4412 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1834 - 1849 mm
Height
1796 - 1812 mm
Height
1616 mm
Max trunk capacity
3300 - 4000 L
Max trunk capacity
1385 L
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
480 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 11 s
Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
210 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
230 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1199 - 1499 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, E, F, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Berlingo Transporter is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.