Compare performance (136 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (22,100 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen Berlingo Transporter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 22,100 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter costs 26,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,814 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo Transporter uses 5.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.
In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter is significantly more efficient: consuming 17.4 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 9.7 kWh/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 90 km more than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter.
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 Sprinter Transporter offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.
Looking at top speed, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter is significantly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 93 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers markedly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.
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 3.
In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 723 kg.
For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers considerably more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 11,500 L more than the Citroen Berlingo Transporter.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 991 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,650 kg.
The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter stands well ahead of its rival 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.
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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The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
22,100 - 33,800 £
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Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
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Electric Range
194 - 444 km
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Battery Capacity
46 kWh
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Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
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co2
0 - 143 g/km
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co2
0 - 333 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
53 - 61 L
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Body Type
Cargo Van
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Seats
2 - 5
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Seats
3
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
4
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Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
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Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
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Trunk capacity
1,800 L
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Trunk capacity
-
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Length
4,401 - 4,751 mm
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Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
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Width
1,848 mm
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Width
1,993 mm
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Height
1,796 - 1,812 mm
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Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
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Max trunk capacity
3,300 - 4,000 L
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Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
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Payload
611 - 991 kg
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Payload
577 - 2,641 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
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Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Power HP
114 - 204 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
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Max Speed
135 - 183 km/h
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Max Speed
90 km/h
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
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Torque
300 - 450 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
84 - 150 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,950 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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