The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (11 - 13) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP (08 - 09)
€ 44,600

€ 30,000

€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 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 170 Biturbo FAP.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
56.9
69.7
79.1
57.1
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
108.7
180.6
110.8
188.1
180.6 in
Length
188.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3977 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4885 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.14 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
W204
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.912
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
168 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
149 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
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18.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
18.37 lb/hp
23.67 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
44 mpg
36 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
679 mi
Range
679 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
679 mi
679 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Environmental Impact
111 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).
133.7 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
111 kWh
133.7 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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