The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (10 - 14) vs. Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 42,100

€ 48,300

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 7.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4059 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5018 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
5.77 %

General
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
X7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Code
OM 642.832

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
238 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
17.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
17.05 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
33 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
613 mi
Range
586 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
613 mi
586 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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).
144 kWh
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
148.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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