The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (18 - 19)
€ 33,900
€ 44,000
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300.
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 300
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 300
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.61 %
General
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 300
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 300
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Code
M 264.920
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
208 hp
254 hp
Mercedes C 300
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300
Performance
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 300
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
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19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
19.08 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 300
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
22 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes C 300
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
44 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
420 mi
Range
612 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
420 mi
612 mi
Mercedes C 300
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).
127 kWh
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
198.9 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes C 300
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 300
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
