The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 165 (10 - 15)
€ 44,200

€ 32,300

€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Citroen C5 HDi 165.
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Citroen C5 HDi 165
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.1
73.2
82.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
56.8 in
Height
57.1 in
111.8
184.5
110.8
188.1
184.5 in
Length
188.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Citroen C5 HDi 165
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3611 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4753 lb

Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.63 %

General
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Citroen C5 HDi 165
W205
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
201 hp
161 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Performance
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Citroen C5 HDi 165
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 165
▶ REPLAY
17.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
17.49 lb/hp
22.43 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
55 mpg
48 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
954 mi
Range
900 mi
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
954 mi
900 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
88.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 BlueTEC
Citroen C5 HDi 165
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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