Mercedes E class 2006 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 32 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes E class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C 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. Citroen C5 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: | 4.85 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 2 cm longer than the Citroen C5, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 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 185 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.6 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`360 | 2`326 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 6000 | 3600 | |
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