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Citroen C5 X vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Mercedes A Class?

Citroen C5 X vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C5 X

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes A Class is noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,860 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

A 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 A Class offers clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 276 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

C5 X

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is moderately lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 151 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers visibly more boot space – 545 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries a bit more – 485 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A 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.

from £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
116 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Citroen C5 X?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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