The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7G-TRONIC PLUS (14 - 15) vs. Citroen C5 VTi 120 EGS6 (10 - 15)
€ 47,200

€ 25,000

€ 47,200
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 BlueTEC HYBRID 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 BlueTEC HYBRID
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 BlueTEC HYBRID
Citroen C5 VTi 120
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4449 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.54 %

General
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Citroen C5 VTi 120
W205
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Citroen C5 VTi 120
4-cylinder full hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.921
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
228 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
228 hp
118 hp
Citroen C5 VTi 120
553 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
553 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Performance
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Citroen C5 VTi 120
152 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
16.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
16.58 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
65 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen C5 VTi 120
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
863 mi
Range
711 mi
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
863 mi
711 mi
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
74 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 BlueTEC HYBRID
74 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Citroen C5 VTi 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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