The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 280 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Citroen C5 THP 155 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 42,000
€ 30,900
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 THP 155.
Mercedes C 280
Citroen C5 THP 155
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 THP 155
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4467 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.75 %
General
Mercedes C 280
Citroen C5 THP 155
W204
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 280
Citroen C5 THP 155
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.948
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 280
228 hp
154 hp
Citroen C5 THP 155
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes C 280
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 THP 155
Performance
Mercedes C 280
Citroen C5 THP 155
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 THP 155
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15.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
15.81 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Citroen C5 THP 155
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 280
Citroen C5 THP 155
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 280
25 mpg
32 mpg
Citroen C5 THP 155
18 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
42 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
436 mi
Range
605 mi
Mercedes C 280
436 mi
605 mi
Citroen C5 THP 155
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Mercedes C 280
178.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Citroen C5 THP 155
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 280
Citroen C5 THP 155
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
