Mercedes GLC 2022 vs Citroen C5 Aircross 2025

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Mercedes GLC
2022 -
Citroen C5 Aircross
2025 -
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.6 Hybrid
Diesel (Mercedes GLC) engines offer better fuel efficiency on highways and deliver high torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy-duty use. Hybrid (Citroen C5 Aircross) engines, however, are more fuel efficient in city traffic and produce lower emissions, especially during low-speed or stop-and-go conditions.

Performance

Power: 197 HP150 HP
Torque: 440 NM300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8 seconds8.3 seconds
Mercedes GLC is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes GLC engine produces 47 HP more power than Citroen C5 Aircross, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Citroen C5 Aircross. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLC reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Consumption: 5.9 l/100km2.6 l/100km + 14.4 kWh/100km
Fuel cost per 100km: 11.70 € 9.20 €
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Diesel€/lPetrol€/lElectricity€/kWh
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1050 km in combined cycleno 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 m4.65 m
Width: 1.92 m1.87 m
Height: 1.64 m1.70 m
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 litres565 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1640 litres1668 litres
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 Citroen C5 Aircross (by 28 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 metersno data
Gross weight: 2`550 kg2`420 kg
Net weight:1`925 kg1`874 kg
Load capacity:625 kg546 kg
Mercedes GLC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem more than Citroen C5 Aircross. Therefore, Mercedes GLC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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Pros and Cons: Mercedes GLC has
  • more power
  • has 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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