The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 200 Automatic (10 - 15)

€ 36,200
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09) Mercedes C 230
€ 38,400
 Citroen C5 HDi 200 Automatic (10 - 15) Citroen C5 HDi 200
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400

ⓘ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 HDi 200.
Mercedes C 230
Citroen C5 HDi 200
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
69.7
79.1
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 HDi 200 Automatic (10 - 15)
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 HDi 200 Automatic (10 - 15)
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 HDi 200
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4919 lb
Mercedes C 230 (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.24 %
Citroen C5 HDi 200 Automatic (10 - 15)

General

Mercedes C 230
Citroen C5 HDi 200
W204
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes C 230
Citroen C5 HDi 200
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.921
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 230
201 hp
201 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 200
181 lb‑ft
at 2900 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes C 230
181 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 200

Performance

Mercedes C 230
Citroen C5 HDi 200
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 230

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 200

▶ REPLAY
16.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
Mercedes C 230
16.89 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 200

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes C 230
Citroen C5 HDi 200
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes C 230
26 mpg
40 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 200
18 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
748 mi
Mercedes C 230
450 mi
748 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 200
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes C 230
172.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 200
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes C 230
Citroen C5 HDi 200
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data