The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 160 (18 - 19)
€ 33,900

€ 32,500

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 3.0 V6 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 160.
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 160
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 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 160
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
20.01 %

General
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 160
X7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 160
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.910

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
208 hp
127 hp
Mercedes C 160
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 160
Performance
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 160
139 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 160
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19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
19.08 lb/hp
25 lb/hp
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 160
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
22 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes C 160
15 mpg
city
32 mpg
31 mpg
highway
49 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
420 mi
Range
447 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
420 mi
447 mi
Mercedes C 160
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
108 kWh
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
198.9 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes C 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 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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