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Citroen Berlingo vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 21,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Mercedes Citan Transporter?

Citroen Berlingo vs Mercedes Citan Transporter: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • barely cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 barely cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Mercedes Citan Transporter costs 21,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,479 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen Berlingo is only slightly more efficient: consuming 18 kWh/100km compared to 18.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan Transporter. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo offers a bit more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 53 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Citan Transporter

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 Citroen Berlingo offers very slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen Berlingo is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.2 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.7 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Berlingo delivers very slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

Berlingo

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: Citroen Berlingo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is marginally lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 1,476 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries marginally more – 840 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 53 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo 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.

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Berlingo

Citroen Berlingo

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 334 - 343 km
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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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Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 156 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Citroen Berlingo offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen Berlingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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