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Citroen C5 X vs Mercedes A-Class – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Citroen C5 X or Mercedes A-Class fits your lifestyle better.

Citroen C5 X

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Mercedes A-Class

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes A-Class has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32300 £, while the Citroen C5 X costs 36900 £. That’s a price difference of around 4646 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes A-Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.10 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A-Class has a clearly edge – offering 320 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 175 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A-Class is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.40 s. That’s about 5.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C5 X tops out at 211 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes A-Class pulls convincingly stronger with 450 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 220 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mercedes A-Class is somewhat lighter – 1440 kg compared to 1591 kg. The difference is around 151 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers clearly perceptible more room – 545 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 X performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1640 L, which is about 450 L more than the Mercedes A-Class.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes A-Class somewhat takes the win – 485 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes A-Class shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Citroen C5 X
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Mercedes A-Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.3 L
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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Citroen C5 X

3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Citroen C5 X combines the poise of a sleek crossover with the practicality of an estate, delivering a calm, comfortable cabin that feels designed for long, relaxed journeys rather than racetrack drama. If you want a car that pampers passengers, swallows everyday luggage and glides over rough roads like a diplomat dodging awkward questions, this is your kind of transport.

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Mercedes A-Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
36900 - 39400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.10 L
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Battery Capacity
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co2
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1591 kg
Curb weight
1440 - 1695 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
4805 mm
Length
4428 - 4447 mm
Width
1815 mm
Width
1796 mm
Height
1485 mm
Height
1407 - 1423 mm
Max trunk capacity
1640 L
Max trunk capacity
1125 - 1190 L
Payload
399 kg
Payload
475 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
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Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
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10.40 s
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4.7 - 9.7 s
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211 km/h
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202 - 250 km/h
Torque
230 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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1332 - 1991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
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Is the Citroen C5 X offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen C5 X is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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