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Citroen Berlingo vs Mercedes Vito Bus comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 36,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Mercedes Vito Bus?

Citroen Berlingo vs Mercedes Vito Bus: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • considerably cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes Vito Bus

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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more electric range
  • noticeably more trunk space
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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.

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Bus costs 36,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,999 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo uses 5.3 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Bus with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen Berlingo is significantly more efficient: consuming 18 kWh/100km compared to 26.7 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Bus. That’s a difference of about 8.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers marginally more range – reaching up to 370 km, about 27 km more than the Citroen Berlingo.

Vito Bus

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 Mercedes Vito Bus offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Vito Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 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: Mercedes Vito Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 7.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is visibly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 2,023 kg. The difference is around 547 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes Vito Bus offers noticeably more boot space – 1,390 L compared to 1,050 L. That’s a difference of about 340 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Bus carries clearly more – 1,077 kg compared to 840 kg. That’s a difference of about 237 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Bus comes out modestly ahead 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.

from £36,300
Vito Bus

Mercedes Vito Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 10 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 248 - 370 km
Citroen Berlingo
Mercedes Vito Bus

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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 Vito Bus

The Mercedes Vito is a sturdy, no-nonsense people carrier that blends commercial practicality with a surprisingly civilised cabin, making long shuttles feel less like a chore. If you need a dependable transporter that swallows luggage, forgives hard use and still looks a touch more premium than a plain van, the Vito is an easy, sensible pick.

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Citroen Berlingo
Mercedes Vito Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
36,300 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 10 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
26.7 - 26.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
248 - 370 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 228 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
8
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
2,023 - 2,739 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
580 - 1,390 L
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,370 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,890 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
4,190 - 4,990 L
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
726 - 1,077 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
136 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
330 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
100 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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