The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 2.0 16V Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 27,600

€ 47,200

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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 320 CDI.
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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 320 CDI
3655 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
5.8 %

General
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
X7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.961

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
138 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
148 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Performance
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 320 CDI
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26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.56 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
26.49 lb/hp
17.56 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
26 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
19 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
38 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
496 mi
Range
533 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
496 mi
533 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI
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).
158.4 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
168.7 kWh
158.4 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 320 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 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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