The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 22,600
€ 47,300
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,300
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.1
73.2
82.5
57
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57 in
110.8
188.1
108.7
180.6
188.1 in
Length
180.6 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.55 %
General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
X7
Generation
W204
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.957
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
11.75 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
559 mi
Range
603 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
603 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
128.7 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
