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Citroen C4 vs Mercedes E Class comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Mercedes E Class?

Citroen C4 vs Mercedes E Class: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes E Class

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Mercedes E Class costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,928 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class uses 1.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 311 km more than the Mercedes E Class.

E Class

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class offers considerably more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 429 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 480 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is clearly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,810 kg. The difference is around 407 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers only slightly more boot space – 540 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E Class carries markedly more – 640 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 234 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E Class is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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E Class

Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
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Tomasz
25 Dec 2025, 23:25:28

A very comfortable car, but with a flaw I noticed: very high door sills, which you really feel when getting in.

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4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Carlos
11 Apr 2026, 20:47:10

Comfortable car, beautiful lines, powerful and economical to run.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
50,500 - 119,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,810 - 2,390 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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