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: | 2.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 42 HP more power than Citroen Berlingo, but torque is 7 NM less than Citroen Berlingo. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen Berlingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 3.4 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 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Berlingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen Berlingo 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C5, Peugeot 306 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen Berlingo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.81 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 38 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`860 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Citroen Berlingo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 170 percent more cases than Citroen Berlingo, so Citroen Berlingo quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 1600 | |
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