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Citroen C5 X vs Mercedes T Class comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 131 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 23,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Mercedes T Class?

Citroen C5 X vs Mercedes T Class: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mercedes T Class

4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • only slightly lighter
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes T Class is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,000 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,461 £.

Both cars consume an average of 5.1 L/100km – no difference here.

T Class

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 Citroen C5 X offers barely more power – delivering 145 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C5 X is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 10.4 s, while the Mercedes T Class takes 11.6 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes T Class delivers slightly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

C5 X

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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes T Class is only slightly lighter – 1,556 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes T Class carries markedly more – 630 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 231 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes T Class holds a decisive overall lead 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 £23,000
T Class

Mercedes T Class

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 131 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
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Citroen C5 X
Mercedes T Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
23,000 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 g/km
co2
135 - 167 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
1,556 - 1,678 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
521 - 630 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 15.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
200 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E
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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