The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 34,000

€ 38,900

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
57.1
73.2
82.5
56.9
69.7
79.1
73.2 in
Width
69.7 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57.1 in
Height
56.9 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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4059 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
741 lb
18.26 %

General
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
X7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 271 EVO
Engine Code
M 271.860

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
201 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
325 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
20.19 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
28 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
525 mi
Range
509 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
525 mi
509 mi
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
136.5 kWh
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
172.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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