Mercedes E class 2009 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 93 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 7 cm longer than the Citroen C5, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 695 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 190 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Mercedes E class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`565 | 2`326 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 8000 | 2400 | |
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