2008 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2008 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Berlingo and 2008 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Citroen Berlingo and 2008 Citroen C5 are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 141 kg more than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. 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, 2008 Citroen C5 (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Berlingo | 2008 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | Berlingo | C5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.6 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1527 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
