The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C5 HDi 165 Automatic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)

€ 33,800
Citroen C5 HDi 165 Automatic (10 - 15) Citroen C5 HDi 165
€ 48,300
 Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Citroen C5 HDi 165 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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 HDi 165 Automatic (10 - 15)
73.2
82.5
57
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
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 HDi 165 Automatic (10 - 15)
110.8
188.1
Blueprint Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
108.7
180.6
188.1 in
Length
180.6 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen C5 HDi 165
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3713 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
Citroen C5 HDi 165 Automatic (10 - 15)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.93 %
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)

General

Citroen C5 HDi 165
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
X7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Citroen C5 HDi 165
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.832
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 165
161 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Performance

Citroen C5 HDi 165
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 165

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
23.06 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen C5 HDi 165
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165
38 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
711 mi
Range
586 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165
711 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
144 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165
127.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C5 HDi 165
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data