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Citroen C5 X vs Mercedes CLE Coupe comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 313 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 59,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Mercedes CLE Coupe?

Citroen C5 X vs Mercedes CLE Coupe: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Mercedes CLE Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

C5 X

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C5 X is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Mercedes CLE Coupe costs 59,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,344 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes CLE Coupe uses 2.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2.9 L/100km.

CLE Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes CLE Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 313 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 168 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes CLE Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes CLE Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 550 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 320 Nm more.

C5 X

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.

Seats: Citroen C5 X offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 X is clearly lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 584 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers considerably more boot space – 545 L compared to 290 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes CLE Coupe carries barely more – 405 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 6 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes CLE Coupe is decisively ahead 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 £59,800
CLE Coupe

Mercedes CLE Coupe

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 313 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 113 km
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Citroen C5 X

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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
59,800 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
113 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
49 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
2,175 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,861 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
313 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
230 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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