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Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTechvsMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023 CLA 200

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Citroen C5 X

1.6 PureTech

181 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2022-2022
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) · Facelift 2023

CLA 200

163 hp1332 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2023-present

Comparison overview

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Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    181 hp
    135 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    788 km
    490 mi
  • Largest trunk
    545 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCitroenC5 X1.6 PureTechMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
Power
181hp135kW
163hp122kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,514kg3,338lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
84.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 224 km/h / 139 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
35.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
788km490mi
Calculated
642km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,332cc81cu in
Length
4,805mm189in
4,688mm185in
Width
1,815mm71in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,485mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,785mm110in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,614mm64in
Rear track
1,605mm63in
1,610mm63in
Trunk volume
545L
485L
Max trunk volume-
1,350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
52L
43L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTechMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200PowerTorque
  • Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech5,500 rpm1,900 rpm5,750 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 2005,500 rpm2,000-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCitroenC5 X1.6 PureTechMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
35.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech has 18 hp more than Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200 and Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
1,514 kg
3,338 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
1,455 kg
3,208 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
226 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Although Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech has more power, Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200 and Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
181 hp
135 kW
8.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
163 hp
122 kW
8.6 s
226 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
Power
181 hp
135 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
Power
181 hp
135 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
Power
163 hp
122 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
226 km/h
140 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.8 s
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCitroenC5 X1.6 PureTechMercedes-BenzCLA Shooting Brake (X118)Facelift 2023CLA 200
Power
181 hp
135 kW
163 hp
122 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.6 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
226 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,514 kg
3,338 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,688 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
788 km
490 mi
642 km
399 mi
Trunk score
545 L
19.2 cu ft
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCitroen C5 X 1.6 PureTechMercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake (X118) Facelift 2023 CLA 200
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 146 km (91 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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