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Mercedes Citan vs Citroen Berlingo comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (22,400 £ vs 20,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan or Citroen Berlingo?

Mercedes Citan vs Citroen Berlingo: Key differences

Mercedes Citan

  • marginally more efficient
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Citroen Berlingo

  • a bit cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • somewhat more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Citan

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 20,300 £ , while the Mercedes Citan costs 22,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,112 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan uses 5.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Citroen Berlingo with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen Berlingo is marginally more efficient: consuming 18 kWh/100km compared to 19.3 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Citan. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen Berlingo offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 343 km, about 63 km more than the Mercedes Citan.

Berlingo

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 Citroen Berlingo offers only slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen Berlingo is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 11.2 s, while the Mercedes Citan takes 13 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Berlingo delivers marginally more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

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 very slightly lighter – 1,476 kg compared to 1,556 kg. The difference is around 80 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Berlingo offers significantly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 551 L. That’s a difference of about 499 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Berlingo carries markedly more – 840 kg compared to 644 kg. That’s a difference of about 196 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Berlingo is decisively 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, 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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The Mercedes Citan is a clever urban van that dresses sensible practicality in a surprisingly premium suit, making light work of deliveries and family duties without feeling like a workhorse. With a calm, car-like driving feel, clever interior packaging and the Mercedes badge up front, it’s a smart pick for buyers who want function with a touch of luxury and a wink of personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
22,400 - 30,100 £
Price
20,300 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18 - 18.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
265 - 280 km
Electric Range
334 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 167 g/km
co2
0 - 151 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,556 - 2,010 kg
Curb weight
1,476 - 1,922 kg
Trunk capacity
0 - 551 L
Trunk capacity
775 - 1,050 L
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,811 - 1,830 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,979 - 3,660 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 - 644 kg
Payload
509 - 840 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13 - 15.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 14.3 s
Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes Citan have?

The Mercedes Citan is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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