Citroen C5 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.5 | |
| Citroen C5 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes E class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 101 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`105 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 6600 | |
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