Citroen Berlingo 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen Berlingo engine produces 102 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Citroen Berlingo reaches 100 km/h speed 6.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Berlingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Berlingo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Citroen Berlingo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Berlingo consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1280 km on highway | 1690 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen Berlingo) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen Berlingo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 2008 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mercedes C klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.46 m | |
| Citroen Berlingo is 30 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 11 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Berlingo is 39 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 597 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 597 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2126 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen Berlingo is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes C class scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Berlingo has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 15 200 | |
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