Mercedes E class 1989 vs Citroen Berlingo 2002
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Citroen Berlingo is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 5 HP less power than Citroen Berlingo, but torque is 13 NM more than Citroen Berlingo. Due to the lower power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.4 | |
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The Citroen Berlingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes E class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 E 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. | |||
| Citroen Berlingo 2002 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen Berlingo 2002 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.82 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger, but lower. Mercedes E class is 60 cm longer than the Citroen Berlingo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 33 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 624 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2800 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1600 | |
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