Citroën ë-C5 Aircross vs Mercedes GLA EQ
Biggest differences: DC charging — Citroën ë-C5 Aircross 160 kW, Mercedes GLA EQ 320 kW · Boot — Citroën ë-C5 Aircross 565 l, Mercedes GLA EQ 410 l · Top speed — Citroën ë-C5 Aircross 170 km/h, Mercedes GLA EQ 210 km/h.
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross is a C-segment SUV offering two variants with a long range and powerful performance, both powered by the front wheels.
Mercedes GLA EQ
The Mercedes GLA EQ is an all-electric SUV in the compact segment, offering three different powertrain configurations and battery capacities.
Profile against the market: Citroën ë-C5 Aircross vs Mercedes GLA EQ
Citroën ë-C5 AircrossLong Range
Mercedes GLA EQ250+
Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or Mercedes GLA EQ — who wins where
Mercedes GLA EQ leads 6 to 3
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- WLTP range kmCitroën ë-C5 Aircross +23 km
- Battery kWhCitroën ë-C5 Aircross +11.9 kWh
- Consumption ↓ kWh/100 kmMercedes GLA EQ −2.7 kWh/100 km
- Power PSMercedes GLA EQ +41 PS
- 0–100 km/h ↓ sMercedes GLA EQ −1.5 s
- Top speed km/hMercedes GLA EQ +40 km/h
- DC charging kWMercedes GLA EQ +160 kW
- AC charging kWNo difference
- Weight ↓ kgMercedes GLA EQ −91 kg
- Boot lCitroën ë-C5 Aircross +155 l
Technical data: Citroën ë-C5 Aircross vs Mercedes GLA EQ
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| Key parameters | Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range | Mercedes GLA EQ 250+ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range and energy | |||
| WLTP range | 680 km | 657 km | Citroën +23 km |
| Battery | 96.9 kWh | 85 kWh | Citroën +11.9 kWh |
| Consumption ↓ | 17.8 kWh/100 km | 15.1 kWh/100 km | Mercedes −2.7 kWh/100 km |
| Charging | |||
| DC charging | 160 kW | 320 kW | Mercedes +160 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW | No difference |
| Charging ⚠ | 27 min 20–80% | 22 min 10–80% | 5 min |
| Range per minute of charging | 15.1 km/min | 20.9 km/min | Mercedes +5.8 km/min |
| Voltage | 400 V | 800 V | Mercedes +400 V |
| Performance and drivetrain | |||
| Power | 231 PS | 272 PS | Mercedes +41 PS |
| 0–100 km/h ↓ | 8.8 s | 7.3 s | Mercedes −1.5 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 210 km/h | Mercedes +40 km/h |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | different type |
| Practicality | |||
| Weight ↓ | 2171 kg | 2080 kg | Mercedes −91 kg |
| Boot | 565 l | 410 l | Citroën +155 l |
| V2L (external power) | Yes | No | only Citroën |
| Length | 4652 mm | 4565 mm | Citroën +87 mm |
| Width | 1936 mm | 1873 mm | Citroën +63 mm |
| Height | 1691 mm | 1604 mm | Citroën +87 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2784 mm | 2790 mm | Mercedes +6 mm |
The better value in each row is bold and underlined in the colour of the car. Metrics marked ↓ — lower is better. Dimensions are shown without picking a winner.
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Frequently asked questions about this comparison
Which has the longer range — Citroën ë-C5 Aircross or Mercedes GLA EQ?
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross goes further: 680 km WLTP against the 657 km of the Mercedes GLA EQ. That is a difference of 23 km.
How do the drivetrains of the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross and the Mercedes GLA EQ differ?
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross has FWD and 231 PS. The Mercedes GLA EQ has RWD and 272 PS.
Which one can power appliances from a socket (V2L)?
Only the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross — its 96.9 kWh battery then works as a power source. The Mercedes GLA EQ, with 85 kWh, does not offer it.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Citroën ë-C5 Aircross takes more: 565 l against 410 l in the Mercedes GLA EQ. The difference is 155 l.
Technical data comes from official manufacturer materials and we do our best to verify it, but a manufacturer can change a specification without notice and mistakes do happen. Confirm the figures with a dealer before you buy — we accept no liability for decisions made on the basis of this data. Full disclaimer
Range, consumption and weight are given for the base configuration: manufacturers homologate them as a band of values that depends on wheels and equipment (e.g. 533–592 km), and we take the lightest variant, on the smallest wheels — i.e. the most favourable. The same model on larger wheels will travel a shorter distance.