The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 2.0 16V Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 400 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 27,600

€ 53,800

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 400.
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 400
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 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 400
3655 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1 %

General
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 400
X7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 400
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.823

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
328 hp
at 5250 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
138 hp
328 hp
Mercedes C 400
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
148 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 400
Performance
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 400
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 400
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26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.26 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
26.49 lb/hp
11.26 lb/hp
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 400
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
26 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 400
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
38 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
496 mi
Range
513 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
496 mi
513 mi
Mercedes C 400
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).
151.6 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
168.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Mercedes C 400
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Mercedes C 400
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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