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Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (22,700 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo Transporter or Mercedes V Class?

Citroen Berlingo Transporter vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo Transporter

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • significantly more power
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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.

Citroen Berlingo Transporter is clearly cheaper – starting at 22,700 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,418 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo Transporter uses 5.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

V Class

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 V Class 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 V Class delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 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.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo Transporter is clearly lighter – 1,329 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 863 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo Transporter carries only slightly more – 991 kg compared to 908 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo Transporter is far ahead overall 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 V 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 V Class

The V‑Class is the grown-up people mover that blends executive-level comfort with van practicality, ideal for those who want to ferry family and gear without sacrificing luxury. Inside it's plush and flexible, with clever touches that turn long hauls into a comfortable commute and still manage to look serious on the school run.

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Citroen Berlingo Transporter
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
22,700 - 33,800 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 143 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,329 - 1,813 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
1,800 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
611 - 991 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
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
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
370 - 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 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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