The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 25,900
 Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09) Citroen C5 2.0 16V
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes C 230 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Citroen C5 2.0 16V.
Mercedes C 230
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09)
73.2
82.5
69.7 in
Width
73.2 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
108.7
180.6
Blueprint Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09)
110.8
188.1
180.6 in
Length
188.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes C 230
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3519 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4548 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.5 %
Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes C 230
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
W204
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
138 hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 2.0 16V

Performance

Mercedes C 230
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 2.0 16V

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
28 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
525 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
525 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data