The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 HDi 200 Automatic (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 300 e 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 38,400

€ 46,700

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 HDi 200 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 e.
Citroen C5 HDi 200
Mercedes C 300 e
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 200
Mercedes C 300 e
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4001 lb
4919 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.4 %

General
Citroen C5 HDi 200
Mercedes C 300 e
X7
Generation
W205
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 HDi 200
Mercedes C 300 e
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Code
M 274.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 0 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 200
201 hp
316 hp
Mercedes C 300 e
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 200
325 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 e
Performance
Citroen C5 HDi 200
Mercedes C 300 e
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 e
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 200
19.03 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 HDi 200
Mercedes C 300 e
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 200
40 mpg
138 mpg
Mercedes C 300 e
29 mpg
city
No data
50 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
748 mi
Range
1827 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 200
748 mi
1827 mi
Mercedes C 300 e
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
32.2 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 200
121.3 kWh
32.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
55 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 HDi 200
Mercedes C 300 e
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data