The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 350 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (07 - 11) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 165 Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 48,500
€ 33,800
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 350 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 HDi 165.
Mercedes C 350
Citroen C5 HDi 165
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 350
Citroen C5 HDi 165
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.83 %
General
Mercedes C 350
Citroen C5 HDi 165
W204
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 350
Citroen C5 HDi 165
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 272
Engine Series
M 272.971
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes C 350
268 hp
161 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes C 350
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Performance
Mercedes C 350
Citroen C5 HDi 165
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 HDi 165
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13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
Mercedes C 350
13.74 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 350
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes C 350
24 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
31 mpg
highway
46 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
410 mi
Range
711 mi
Mercedes C 350
410 mi
711 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes C 350
189.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 350
Citroen C5 HDi 165
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
