2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 384 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision.
Because 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision (511 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vision 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 Vision | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C5 | Vision |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1479 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
