Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
136HP
Torque
320Nm
Consumption
6l/100
Emissions
157g/km
0-100 km/h
10.6s
Top Speed
204km/h
Weight
1683kg
Price
24,240€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
439 L
71 L
100 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 S HDi 138 FAP · 136 CV (2008-2009)
General description
The 2008 Citroën C5 burst onto the market as a statement of intent, a sedan that promised not just transportation, but a superior travel experience. It represents the culmination of the brand's expertise in comfort and elegance, a rolling sanctuary designed to devour miles with a serenity that few could match.
Driving experience
Driving this C5 is rediscovering the pleasure of travel. The feeling of floating over the asphalt, thanks to its legendary hydropneumatic suspension, is simply magical. The 136-horsepower HDi engine pushes smoothly and forcefully from low revs, accompanied by a precise six-speed manual gearbox. It's not a sports car; it's a flying carpet that isolates you from the outside world, offering stability and poise on the road that inspires absolute confidence.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a work of art in motion. With a long, flowing silhouette and that characteristic concave rear window, the C5 exudes timeless elegance. It doesn't shout, it whispers class. Inside, the embrace is immediate: a spacious cabin, with quality materials and a driving position that makes you feel in command of something special. Every detail was designed to create a unique atmosphere.
Technology and features
Beyond its design, the technological heart of this C5 is its Hydractive suspension, capable of adapting its firmness and height in real-time. This system, inherited from decades of innovation, set it apart from all its competition. The common-rail diesel engine with a particulate filter (FAP) was modern and efficient for its time, proving that performance could be combined with adjusted consumption.
Competition
In a highly competitive segment, the Citroën C5 faced titans like the Ford Mondeo, with its acclaimed dynamism, the sober and efficient Volkswagen Passat, and its compatriots, the Renault Laguna and the Peugeot 407. However, none of them could offer the level of comfort and unique personality that the chevron-branded sedan emanated.
Conclusion
The Citroën C5 HDi 138 is much more than a car; it's a travel philosophy. A choice for those who value comfort over pure sportiness, for those who understand that true luxury is tranquility and well-being on board. A vehicle that, even today, remains a benchmark in comfort and an exceptional machine for long journeys.