The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - 19) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 165 (10 - 15)
€ 46,400
€ 32,300
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Citroen C5 HDi 165.
Mercedes C 300
Citroen C5 HDi 165
56.8
71.3
79.5
57.1
73.2
82.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
56.8 in
Height
57.1 in
111.8
184.5
110.8
188.1
184.5 in
Length
188.1 in
111.8 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 300
Citroen C5 HDi 165
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3611 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4753 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.41 %
General
Mercedes C 300
Citroen C5 HDi 165
W205
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 264
Engine Series
M 264.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 300
254 hp
161 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
273 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Performance
Mercedes C 300
Citroen C5 HDi 165
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 HDi 165
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14.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
14.02 lb/hp
22.43 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 300
36 mpg
48 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
621 mi
Range
900 mi
Mercedes C 300
621 mi
900 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Environmental Impact
125 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes C 300
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
Citroen C5 HDi 165
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
