2008 Citroen C5 Combi 2.2 HDi 135 Tendance vs. 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 Combi 2.2 HDi 135 Tendance and 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo 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 C5 Combi 2.2 HDi 135 Tendance and 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo are equipped with a 2,179 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5 Combi 2.2 HDi 135 Tendance. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5 Combi 2.2 HDi 135 Tendance. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo weights approximately 44 kg more than 2008 Citroen C5 Combi 2.2 HDi 135 Tendance. 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 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5 Combi 2.2 HDi 135 Tendance. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5 Combi 2.2 HDi 135 Tendance.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 Combi 2.2 HDi 135 Tendance | 2008 Citroen C5 2.2 HDI 170 Biturbo | |
| Make | Citroen | Citroen |
| Model | C5 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 66 L |
