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Citroen Berlingo vs smart #3 comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (20,300 £ vs 42,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Berlingo or smart #3?

Citroen Berlingo vs smart #3: Key differences

Citroen Berlingo

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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smart #3

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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly 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.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Berlingo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen Berlingo is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the smart #3 costs 42,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,660 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the smart #3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 16.3 kWh/100km compared to 18 kWh/100km for the Citroen Berlingo. That’s a difference of about 1.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the smart #3 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 455 km, about 112 km more than the Citroen Berlingo.

#3

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 smart #3 offers clearly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #3 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Citroen Berlingo takes 11.2 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #3 delivers visibly more torque with 384 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 84 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 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen Berlingo is clearly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 334 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers significantly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 370 L. That’s a difference of about 680 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries clearly more – 840 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 390 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo is narrowly 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.

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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
smart #3

Costs and Consumption

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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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smart #3

The Smart #3 turns the brand's cheeky city-car attitude into a grown-up compact SUV, pairing sleek styling with a surprisingly roomy, well-made interior. It's a brilliant pick for buyers who want electric ease without dullness — practical enough for daily life, but still lively enough to make parking and grocery runs feel a little fun.

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Citroen Berlingo
smart #3

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Price
42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Electric Range
455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 151 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

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
1,810 kg
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Trunk capacity
370 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,844 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
509 - 840 kg
Payload
450 kg

Engine and Performance

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

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
smart
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