2008 Citroen C8 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C8 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C8 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Because 2008 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 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C8, 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C8. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C8 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C8 | C |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |