Citroen C5 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 32 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | Used also on Mercedes C klase | |
| 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: | 4.83 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1950 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 185 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`326 | 2`360 | |
| 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 (€): | 3400 | 5200 | |
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