2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz A (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (115 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 69 kg more than 2004 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz A (310 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C5 | A |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 54 L |
