Citroen C5 X vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Citroen C5 X
Citroen C5 X

2023 price

Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

$86,800 - $195,970

2025 price

Summary

2023 Citroen C5 X
2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.6L

Turbo 6, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency
6.0L/100km (combined)

1.7L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Doesn’t really know what it is
  • Engine could be more powerful
  • Hybrid isn’t coming until 2023

  • No spare tyre
  • Steep service pricing
  • Modest boot
2023 Citroen C5 X Summary

The all-new Citroen C5 X is different. It takes just one look at the car to realise that.

It’s partly an SUV, has more than a hint of wagon to it, and it’s nothing like the old Citroen C5s of years gone by. That’s no bad thing - because this is the sort of Citroen that people who have never even heard of the brand will likely pay attention to

The brand has shaken off its ‘quirky and French’ vibes for a more ‘modern European’ look, and let me tell you - this is a very interesting car. Read on to find out all the stuff you want to know, plus the things you need to know. 

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2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Summary

You like performance, love a bit of luxury and fancy a traditional sedan. The budget is healthy and there’s a surprising amount of choice. But Mercedes-AMG believes it’s created the car that perfectly answers your new-car brief. 

The Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+ is a fresh expression of an established high-performance sedan formula mixing internal-combustion power with electric punch and all-wheel drive.

We were invited to its local launch, so stay with us to see if this newcomer is ready to fill that primo European performance car shaped space in your garage.      

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2023 Citroen C5 X 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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