Citroen C5 2008 vs Mercedes E class 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Citroen C5 engine produces 37 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mercedes E class. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes E class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
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`216 | 2`140 | |
| 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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