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Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Mercedes Marco Polo comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (22,700 £ vs 57,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or Mercedes Marco Polo?

Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Mercedes Marco Polo: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mercedes Marco Polo

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

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Berlingo Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen Berlingo Transporter is considerably cheaper – starting at 22,700 £ , while the Mercedes Marco Polo costs 57,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,739 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo Transporter uses 5.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes Marco Polo with 7.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Marco Polo

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 Mercedes Marco Polo offers significantly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Marco Polo delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 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.

Seats: Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is significantly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 2,450 kg. The difference is around 1,121 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter offers significantly more boot space – 1,800 L compared to 670 L. That’s a difference of about 1,130 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries visibly more – 991 kg compared to 650 kg. That’s a difference of about 341 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo Transporter holds a decisive 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.

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
Citroen Berlingo Transporter
Mercedes Marco Polo

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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 Marco Polo

The Mercedes Marco Polo is a posh, travel-ready camper that blends van practicality with Mercedes comfort, turning long trips into glamping adventures rather than endurance tests. Clever interior packaging and sensible luxury make it a top pick for buyers who want the prestige of a star on the grille without losing everyday usefulness.

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Citroen Berlingo Transporter
Mercedes Marco Polo

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
Price
57,500 - 82,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
194 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
2,450 - 2,545 kg
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Trunk capacity
670 L
Length
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Length
5,140 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
1,975 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,630 L
Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
555 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
188 - 220 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
380 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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