2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C5. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C5.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C5 | CL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
