Citroën2008-2017 C5 Overview

Citroën C5 Overview (2008 - 2017)

2008 - 2017

Tech Specs Summary


117 - 149 mph

7.9 - 14.0 seconds

108 - 238 BHP

26.6 - 68.9 mpg
kg
1,500 - 1,877 kg

467 L (Saloon)

533 - 1,490 L (Estate)
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This generation of the Citroën C5 was produced by the French manufacturer Citroën between 2008 - 2017. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 108 BHP 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 238 BHP 2.9 L V6 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. However, some models have double wishbone front suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Citroën C5 3.0 V6
(2008 - 2009)
...C5 3.0 V6

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the C5 is the Citroën C5 3.0 V6 which scores 2.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 208 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 116 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 139 mph and gets to 62 mph in 10.0 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Citroën C5 Tourer BlueHDi 150
(2015 - 2017)
...ueHDi 150

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Citroën C5 Tourer BlueHDi 150 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 1,051 miles and can store 533-1,490 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,650 kg.

Euro NCAP Results

2008
Adult Occupant
★★★★★
Child Occupant
★★★★
Pedestrian
★★
2009
★★★★★
Adult Occupant
81%
Child Occupant
77%
Pedestrian
32%
Safety Assist
83%
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