The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 VTi 120 EGS6 (10 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
€ 25,000
€ 36,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 VTi 120 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 230.
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Mercedes C 230
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 VTi 120
Mercedes C 230
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4449 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.59 %
General
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Mercedes C 230
X7
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Mercedes C 230
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Code
M 272.921
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Citroen C5 VTi 120
118 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 230
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Citroen C5 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 230
Performance
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Mercedes C 230
123 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 230
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28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.89 lb/hp
Citroen C5 VTi 120
28.03 lb/hp
16.89 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Mercedes C 230
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Citroen C5 VTi 120
38 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 230
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
711 mi
Range
450 mi
Citroen C5 VTi 120
711 mi
450 mi
Mercedes C 230
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Mercedes C 230
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Mercedes C 230
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
