2009 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2009 Citroen Berlingo and 2009 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz A (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 279 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Citroen Berlingo (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen Berlingo | 2009 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Berlingo | A |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.4 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
