2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz B
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Mercedes-Benz B were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz B should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 158 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz B.
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, 2009 Citroen C5 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz B. (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz B.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz B | |
Make | Citroen | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | C5 | B |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 9.7 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 | 1593 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |