Global EV Comparison: Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh vs Opel Combo Electric Life XL 52 kWh
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General Info
The Opel Combo Electric Life XL 52 kWh (2024-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €39600. The Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €27840 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Minivan.
| Property | Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh | Opel Combo Electric Life XL 52 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2021-2024 | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | UK | - Country of Manufacture |
| Body Style | Minivan | Minivan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €39600 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €27840 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 5.3 | 5.8 |
Range and Efficiency
The Opel Combo Electric Life XL 52 kWh (2024-...) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh (2021-2024).
| Property | Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh | Opel Combo Electric Life XL 52 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 278 km | 339 km |
| Range (GCC) | 237 km | 295 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 50 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 46.3 kWh | 50 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 19.5 kWh/100 km | 16.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.12 km/kWh | 5.9 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.6 | 5.9 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh (2021-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 101 kW, while the Opel Combo Electric Life XL 52 kWh (2024-...) maxes out at 100 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW.
| Property | Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh | Opel Combo Electric Life XL 52 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 101 kW | 100 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Opel Combo Electric Life XL 52 kWh (2024-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh | Opel Combo Electric Life XL 52 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 134 hp | 134 hp |
| Motor Torque | 260 Nm | 270 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.7 s | 11.3 s |
| Top Speed | 135 km/h | 132 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Dimensions
The Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh (2021-2024) and Opel Combo Electric Life XL 52 kWh (2024-...) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh | Opel Combo Electric Life XL 52 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4753 mm | 4760 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2107 mm | 2107 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1921 mm | 1921 mm |
| Height | 1849 mm | 1818 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2975 mm | 2975 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Opel Combo Electric Life XL 52 kWh (2024-...) provides more trunk space, but both cars have an identical maximum cargo capacity with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 750 kg).
| Property | Citroën e-Berlingo XL 50 kWh | Opel Combo Electric Life XL 52 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 7 | 5, 7 |
| Curb Weight | 1813 kg | 1881 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 806 l | 850 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2693 l | 2693 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 8.3 | 8.2 |
