The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 350 CDI (09 - 09)
€ 30,000

€ 42,500

€ 30,000
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 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP 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 CDI.
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 350 CDI
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 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 350 CDI
3977 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
5.76 %

General
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 350 CDI
X7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.960

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
168 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
273 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Performance
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 350 CDI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 350 CDI
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23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
23.67 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
36 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 350 CDI
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
679 mi
Range
595 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
679 mi
595 mi
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
141.9 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
133.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Mercedes C 350 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 350 CDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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