The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 250 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 16)
€ 33,900

€ 41,200

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 250.
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 250
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 250
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
17.77 %

General
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 250
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
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 250
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
208 hp
208 hp
Mercedes C 250
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250
Performance
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 250
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 250
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19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.69 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
19.08 lb/hp
15.69 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 250
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
22 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes C 250
15 mpg
city
35 mpg
31 mpg
highway
53 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
420 mi
Range
586 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
420 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 250
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).
100.4 kWh
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
198.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes C 250
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 250
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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