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Citroen Berlingo vs Mercedes GLC comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 472 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 50,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Mercedes GLC?

Citroen Berlingo vs Mercedes GLC: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mercedes GLC

4.4 (13 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Mercedes GLC costs 50,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,996 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLC uses 1.6 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 3.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo offers significantly more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 215 km more than the Mercedes GLC.

GLC

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 GLC offers significantly 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 GLC is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLC delivers substantially more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.

Berlingo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Citroen Berlingo offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is markedly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 1,985 kg. The difference is around 509 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers substantially more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 620 L. That’s a difference of about 430 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries clearly more – 840 kg compared to 575 kg. That’s a difference of about 265 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLC 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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GLC

Mercedes GLC

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 472 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range 122 - 128 km
Citroen Berlingo
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 GLC

The Mercedes GLC blends quiet refinement with premium materials to create a comfortable, modern cabin that feels more upscale than its size might suggest. It delivers composed handling and confident on-road manners while offering practical versatility and a strong suite of driver assistance and infotainment features.

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Citroen Berlingo
Mercedes GLC

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
50,300 - 82,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
122 - 128 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
41 - 214 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,985 - 2,400 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 620 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,890 - 1,920 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
475 - 575 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
186 - 472 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
380 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
137 - 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
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B, E, F, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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