The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

€ 33,900
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) Citroen C5 3.0 V6
€ 42,500
 Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09) Mercedes C 320 CDI
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 320 CDI.
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 320 CDI
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09)
73.2
82.5
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09)
110.8
188.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)
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 320 CDI
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4817 lb
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.54 %
Mercedes C 320 CDI (07 - 09)

General

Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 320 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 320 CDI
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
208 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Performance

Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 320 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 3.0 V6

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI

▶ REPLAY
19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
19.08 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
22 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
31 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
595 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
420 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 320 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).
141.9 kWh
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
198.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 320 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data