The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 230 7G-TRONIC (07 - 09)
€ 42,100

€ 38,600

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 19.3 cm longer, 9 cm wider and 0.7 cm taller than the Mercedes C 230.
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 230
1451
1860
2096
1444
1770
2008
1860 mm
Width
1770 mm
2096 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2008 mm
1451 mm
Height
1444 mm
2815
4779
2760
4586
4779 mm
Length
4586 mm
2815 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 230
1841 kg
Kerb Weight
1560 kg
2276 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg

Weight Difference:
281 kg
15.26 %

General
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 230
X7
Generation
W204
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 230
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.921

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2992 CC
Engine Capacity
2496 CC
238 bhp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
238 bhp
201 bhp
Mercedes C 230
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
245 NM
at 2900 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
450 NM
245 NM
Mercedes C 230
Performance
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 230
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230
▶ REPLAY
7.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.76 kg/bhp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
7.74 kg/bhp
7.76 kg/bhp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
39 mpg
31 mpg
Mercedes C 230
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
71 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
613 mi
Range
450 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
613 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
172.4 kWh
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
148.1 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
467 L
Boot Capacity
475 L










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