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Citroen C5 X vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (145 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 X or Mercedes V Class?

Citroen C5 X vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Citroen C5 X

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  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • visibly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

Citroen C5 X is visibly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,736 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 X uses 5.1 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

V 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 Mercedes V Class offers visibly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 92 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

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

C5 X

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 X is clearly lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 601 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries considerably more – 908 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 509 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes V Class 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 £48,200
V Class

Mercedes V Class

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 - 237 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
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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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Citroen C5 X
Mercedes V Class

Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
116 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
545 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,815 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
399 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

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