The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15)
€ 22,600
€ 44,200
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘ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 250 BlueTEC.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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 250 BlueTEC
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.63 %
General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
X7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
124 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
▶ REPLAY
28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.49 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
17.49 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
38 mpg
highway
65 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
559 mi
Range
954 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
954 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
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).
88.5 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
