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Citroen Berlingo vs Mercedes CLE Convertible comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 53,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Mercedes CLE Convertible?

Citroen Berlingo vs Mercedes CLE Convertible: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Convertible

  • substantially more power
  • barely more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Berlingo

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Convertible costs 53,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,877 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Convertible uses 4.9 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.4 L/100km.

CLE Convertible

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 CLE Convertible offers substantially more power – delivering 472 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 336 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Convertible is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Convertible delivers significantly more torque with 560 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 260 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 4.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is clearly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 1,925 kg. The difference is around 449 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 665 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries substantially more – 840 kg compared to 435 kg. That’s a difference of about 405 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo holds a slight edge 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, Manual
  • 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
Citroen Berlingo
Mercedes CLE Convertible

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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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Mercedes CLE Convertible

The Mercedes CLE Convertible drops its roof with the kind of poise you'd expect from a luxury cruiser, wrapping elegant lines and a plush cabin into a composition that's equally at home on coastal roads or city boulevards. Behind the wheel it balances comfort and sporty intent, making it an appealing pick for buyers who want a refined open-top experience without shouting for attention — and yes, it even makes the commute feel like a weekend escape.

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Citroen Berlingo
Mercedes CLE Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
53,200 - 109,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 9.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
128 - 218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,925 - 2,110 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 385 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
1,424 - 1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
380 - 435 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
193 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 9.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
250 - 560 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
142 - 347 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General

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