The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 7G-TRONIC (08 - 11)
€ 25,900

€ 47,900

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 2.0 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 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 350 CGI 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 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
3519 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.18 %

General
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 350 CGI 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 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.982

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
288 hp
at 6400 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
138 hp
288 hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
269 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
148 lb‑ft
269 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 2.0 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
25.5 lb/hp
12.36 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
28 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
525 mi
Range
494 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
525 mi
494 mi
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
157.2 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
159.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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