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Citroen Berlingo vs Mercedes Citan Transporter comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (20300 £ vs 21700 £ ) 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

  • slight cheaper
  • minimal more power
  • minimal more efficient
  • a bit more electric range
  • hardly perceptible quicker from 0–100 km/h

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • barely noticeable more efficient
  • slight lighter

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

Berlingo

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen Berlingo has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20300 £ , while the Mercedes Citan Transporter costs 21700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1479 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes Citan Transporter manages with 5.10 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.30 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Citroen Berlingo: with 18 kWh per 100 km, it’s minimal more efficient than the Mercedes Citan Transporter with 18.70 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.70 kWh.

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

Citan Transporter

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 Berlingo has a minimal edge – offering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen Berlingo is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 11.20 s, while the Mercedes Citan Transporter takes 11.70 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 183 km/h, while the Citroen Berlingo tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 51 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen Berlingo pulls slight stronger with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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 noticeable more seating capacity – 7 vs 5.

In curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is slight lighter – 1381 kg compared to 1505 kg. The difference is around 124 kg.

When it comes to payload, Citroen Berlingo minimal takes the win – 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 is clearly 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.

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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18 - 18.7 kWh
  • Electric Range : 334 - 343 km
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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 Berlingo
Mercedes Citan Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
20300 - 34700 £
Price
21700 - 33300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.7 L
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Battery Capacity
46 kWh
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
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1505 - 1922 kg
Curb weight
1381 - 1939 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1050 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4403 - 4753 mm
Length
4498 - 4922 mm
Width
1848 mm
Width
1859 mm
Height
1844 - 1849 mm
Height
1819 - 1830 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2900 - 3620 L
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
449 - 787 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
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 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Max Speed
132 km/h
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Torque
250 - 300 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1499 cm3
Engine capacity
1332 - 1461 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2026
Model Year
2021 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the Citroen Berlingo have?

The Citroen Berlingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.