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Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Citroen C5 X comparison

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

Mercedes E Class Wagon vs Citroen C5 X: Key differences

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Citroen C5 X

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  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

E Class Wagon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C5 X is visibly cheaper – starting at 39,400 £ , while the Mercedes E Class Wagon costs 52,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,204 £.

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

C5 X

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 E Class Wagon offers considerably 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 Wagon is considerably 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 Wagon delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 520 Nm more.

E Class Wagon

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, Citroen C5 X is a bit lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 309 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes E Class Wagon offers slightly 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 Wagon carries clearly 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 Wagon 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 £52,600
E Class Wagon

Mercedes E Class Wagon

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin 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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Mercedes E Class Wagon

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

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

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

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, F, B, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Mercedes E Class Wagon have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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