2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C5 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. (81 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 307 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. 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, 2005 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A. (180 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C5 | A |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 54 L |
