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Citroen Berlingo vs Citroen C5 X comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Citroen C5 X?

Citroen Berlingo vs Citroen C5 X: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

Citroen C5 X

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  • very slightly more power
  • barely more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h

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

Berlingo

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,646 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

C5 X

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Citroen C5 X offers very slightly more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 X is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 10.4 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Citroen C5 X is visibly faster – reaching 211 km/h, while the Citroen Berlingo tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 79 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Berlingo delivers markedly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm more.

Berlingo

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 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is barely lighter – 1,505 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers considerably more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 505 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries significantly more – 840 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 441 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo is clearly superior 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.

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Berlingo

Citroen Berlingo

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 334 - 343 km
Citroen Berlingo
Citroen C5 X

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Citroen Berlingo

The Citroën Berlingo is a charming, practical MPV that blends everyday versatility with a comfy ride and clever storage tricks that make life easier for families and small businesses. It won’t star in a sports-car ad, but its sensible layout, enormous load flexibility and friendly demeanor mean it often wins on plain common sense — perfect for school runs, weekend escapes and the odd IKEA mission.

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Citroen C5 X

Citroen C5 X combines the poise of a sleek crossover with the practicality of an estate, delivering a calm, comfortable cabin that feels designed for long, relaxed journeys rather than racetrack drama. If you want a car that pampers passengers, swallows everyday luggage and glides over rough roads like a diplomat dodging awkward questions, this is your kind of transport.

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Citroen Berlingo
Citroen C5 X

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,300 - 34,700 £
Price
36,900 - 39,400 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,505 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
4,403 - 4,753 mm
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Height
1,844 - 1,849 mm
Height
1,485 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,640 L
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
211 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
107 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Citroen
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