The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 300 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (18 - ..) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 165 (10 - 15)
€ 48,500

€ 32,300

€ 48,500
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 d 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 d
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 d
Citroen C5 HDi 165
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3611 lb
5038 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4753 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
3.94 %

General
Mercedes C 300 d
Citroen C5 HDi 165
W205
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 d
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
242 hp
161 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 300 d
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Performance
Mercedes C 300 d
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 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 165
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.43 lb/hp
Mercedes C 300 d
15.53 lb/hp
22.43 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 300 d
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes C 300 d
43 mpg
48 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
10.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
463 mi
Range
900 mi
Mercedes C 300 d
463 mi
900 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 d
113.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 300 d
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










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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