The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 220 CDI (07 - 09)
€ 33,900

€ 36,000

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 220 CDI.
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 220 CDI
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.94 %

General
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 220 CDI
X7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 220 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 646
Engine Code
OM 646.811

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
208 hp
168 hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Performance
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 220 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 220 CDI
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19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.8 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
19.08 lb/hp
20.8 lb/hp
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
22 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes C 220 CDI
15 mpg
city
30 mpg
31 mpg
highway
50 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
420 mi
Range
695 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
420 mi
695 mi
Mercedes C 220 CDI
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).
121.3 kWh
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
198.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 220 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 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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