Mercedes GLC 2023 vs Citroen C5 Aircross 2025
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes GLC) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Citroen C5 Aircross) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 421 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLC engine produces 271 HP more power than Citroen C5 Aircross, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Citroen C5 Aircross. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 2.6 l/100km + 14.4 kWh/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 19.20 € | 9.20 € | |
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Change fuel prices per unit to adjust the calculation to the fuel prices in your country. Petrol€/lElectricity€/kWh | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | no data | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes GLC is larger, but lower. Mercedes GLC is 10 cm longer than the Citroen C5 Aircross, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes GLC is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | 565 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1680 litres | 1668 litres | |
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Mercedes GLC has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLC has 55 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5 Aircross. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLC (by 12 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`550 kg | 2`420 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`975 kg | 1`874 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 575 kg | 546 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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