The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 165 Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 41,100

€ 33,800

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 165.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 HDi 165
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 165
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.09 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 HDi 165
W204
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 651.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 HDi 165
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen C5 HDi 165
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
655 mi
Range
711 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
655 mi
711 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 HDi 165
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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