The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
€ 22,600

€ 32,500

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 1.8 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 160.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 160
57.1
73.2
82.5
56.8
71.3
79.5
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.1 in
Height
56.8 in
110.8
188.1
111.8
184.5
188.1 in
Length
184.5 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 160
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.16 %

General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 160
X7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 160
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160
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28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
38 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
559 mi
Range
447 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
108 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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