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Citroen Berlingo vs Mercedes Vito Transporter comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 28,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or Mercedes Vito Transporter?

Citroen Berlingo vs Mercedes Vito Transporter: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • somewhat more efficient
  • visibly lighter
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Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • substantially more power
  • noticeably 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Mercedes Vito Transporter costs 28,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,451 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen Berlingo uses 5.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes Vito Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen Berlingo is somewhat more efficient: consuming 18 kWh/100km compared to 21.2 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Vito Transporter. That’s a difference of about 3.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Vito Transporter offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 474 km, about 131 km more than the Citroen Berlingo.

Vito 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 Mercedes Vito Transporter offers substantially 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 Transporter delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 200 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 visibly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 1,916 kg. The difference is around 440 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Vito Transporter carries marginally more – 884 kg compared to 840 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Vito Transporter is slightly 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 £28,800
Vito Transporter

Mercedes Vito Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 102 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 304 - 474 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
28,800 - 51,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 9.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
21.2 - 26.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
304 - 474 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
60 - 90 kWh
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 - 222 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
57 - 70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5 - 7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Curb weight
1,916 - 2,518 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,895 - 5,390 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
1,910 - 1,945 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 6,600 L
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
547 - 884 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Power HP
102 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
120 - 140 km/h
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Torque
270 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Power kW
75 - 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
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
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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