The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13)
€ 33,900

€ 49,700

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘ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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY.
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
57.1
73.2
82.5
57
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
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 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.23 %

General
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
X7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.957

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6500 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
208 hp
302 hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
19.08 lb/hp
12.19 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
22 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
420 mi
Range
554 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
420 mi
554 mi
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
140.2 kWh
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
198.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Mercedes C 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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