2005 Citroen C1 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C1 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C1. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 645 kg more than 2005 Citroen C1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C1, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C1. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C1 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C1 | C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 141 HP |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
