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Citroen C5 X vs Mercedes E-Class Estate comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 52,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Mercedes E-Class Estate?

Citroen C5 X vs Mercedes E-Class Estate: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • slightly lighter
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Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat 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.

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 visibly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Mercedes E-Class Estate costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,204 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E-Class Estate uses 1.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

E-Class Estate

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 Estate offers significantly more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 440 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes E-Class Estate is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E-Class Estate delivers considerably more torque with 750 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 520 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 X is slightly lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 309 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E-Class Estate offers somewhat more boot space – 615 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes E-Class Estate carries markedly more – 645 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 246 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes E-Class Estate is clearly superior 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 £52,600
E-Class Estate

Mercedes E-Class Estate

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 97 - 109 km
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Citroen C5 X

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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Value for money / comfort, space unbeatable — C5 X Shine, 4‑cylinder petrol with options... heated, electrically adjustable programmable seat, 2 years, 12,000 km, €23,000

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Mercedes E-Class Estate

The E‑Class Estate blends executive elegance with genuine everyday practicality, wrapping luxury materials and a serene ride in a wagon silhouette that never looks apologetic. It’s the perfect choice for buyers who need grown-up luggage space without sacrificing comfort, refinement or a touch of driving enjoyment.

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Citroen C5 X
Mercedes E-Class Estate

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
52,600 - 121,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.7 - 7.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
97 - 109 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
116 g/km
co2
44 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 2,435 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
460 - 615 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
540 - 645 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 - 8.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 2,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
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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