The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 2.0 16V Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 27,600
€ 37,400
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 280
57.1
73.2
82.5
56.9
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.1 in
Height
56.9 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 280
3655 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.21 %
General
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 280
X7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
138 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 280
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
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26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
26.49 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
26 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
496 mi
Range
446 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
496 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
174.3 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
168.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
