The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Citroen C5 VTi 120 EGS6 (10 - 15)
€ 41,100

€ 25,000

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 VTi 120.
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 VTi 120
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 VTi 120
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4449 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.13 %

General
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 VTi 120
W204
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.911
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
201 hp
118 hp
Citroen C5 VTi 120
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
369 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Performance
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 VTi 120
149 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen C5 VTi 120
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
17.71 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
42 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen C5 VTi 120
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 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 VTi 120
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).
117.5 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
115.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 VTi 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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