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Citroen Berlingo vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Citroen Berlingo vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more electric range
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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 markedly cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter costs 26,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,617 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo uses 5.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen Berlingo is clearly more efficient: consuming 18 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 9.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 101 km more than the Citroen Berlingo.

Sprinter 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 Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers visibly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers noticeably more torque with 450 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 150 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 3.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is noticeably lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 576 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries significantly more – 2,641 kg compared to 840 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,801 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, 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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
-
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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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