The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes C 300 d 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..)
€ 29,400

€ 46,100

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP 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 d.
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
Mercedes C 300 d
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 HDi 165 FAP
Mercedes C 300 d
3611 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4753 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.19 %

General
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
Mercedes C 300 d
X7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
Mercedes C 300 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
161 hp
242 hp
Mercedes C 300 d
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 d
Performance
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
Mercedes C 300 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 d
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22.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
22.43 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
Mercedes C 300 d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
44 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.8 gal
833 mi
Range
500 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
833 mi
500 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
109.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Mercedes C 300 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
Mercedes C 300 d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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