The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 9G-TRONIC (16 - 18) vs. Citroen C5 VTi 120 EGS6 (10 - 15)
€ 44,900
€ 25,000
€ 44,900
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 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 VTi 120.
Mercedes C 300
Citroen C5 VTi 120
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 VTi 120
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4449 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
Mercedes C 300
Citroen C5 VTi 120
W205
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes C 300
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 274
Engine Series
M 274.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 300
242 hp
118 hp
Citroen C5 VTi 120
273 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 300
273 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Performance
Mercedes C 300
Citroen C5 VTi 120
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 VTi 120
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13.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300
13.85 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 300
37 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen C5 VTi 120
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
651 mi
Range
711 mi
Mercedes C 300
651 mi
711 mi
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 300
119.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300
Citroen C5 VTi 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
