2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2001 Citroen C5 and 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (342 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 742 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C5 | ML |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2177 cc | 5438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 342 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |
