The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11) vs. Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 (15 - 17)
€ 37,400

€ 32,000

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 280 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 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start.
Mercedes C 280
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
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 280
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.71 %

General
Mercedes C 280
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.947
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
148 hp
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
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15.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.04 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes C 280
26 mpg
56 mpg
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
35 mpg
highway
62 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
446 mi
Range
1050 mi
Mercedes C 280
446 mi
1050 mi
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes C 280
174.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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