The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13) vs. Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 48,300

€ 38,900

€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP.
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
57
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
57 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 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4059 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5018 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
5.77 %

General
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
W204
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.832
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
228 hp
238 hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Performance
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
▶ REPLAY
16.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
16.78 lb/hp
17.05 lb/hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
34 mpg
32 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
586 mi
Range
596 mi
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
586 mi
596 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Environmental Impact
144 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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
144 kWh
152.2 kWh
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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