Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
211HP
Torque
290Nm
Consumption
10.5l/100
Emissions
248g/km
0-100 km/h
9.2s
Top Speed
224km/h
Weight
1800kg
Price
34,900€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
439 L
71 L
155 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 Exclusive 3.0i V6 215 CAS · 211 CV (2008-2009)
General description
The 2008 Citroën C5 Exclusive 3.0 V6 is not just any sedan; it is the ultimate expression of French comfort and audacity in an era dominated by German rigidity. It represents an almost extinct philosophy, that of creating a flying carpet for the road, powered by the smooth and powerful heart of a six-cylinder engine. It is a car with a soul, designed to feel the journey and not just to reach the destination.
Driving experience
Driving this C5 is an experience that isolates you from the world. The legendary Hydractive 3+ suspension transforms broken asphalt into a gentle caress, creating a unique feeling of floating that no other car in its class could match. The 211 hp V6 engine delivers its power linearly and silkily, without abruptness, accompanied by an automatic transmission that prioritizes smoothness over speed. It is not a sports car; it is a first-class mile-eater, where silence and comfort are the true protagonists. Every long journey becomes a pleasure, a therapy against stress.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a mix of elegance and character. It abandons the eccentricities of its ancestors for a more sober and Germanic-inspired line, but retains purely Citroën details like the concave rear window, a nod to the brand's history. The interior, especially in this Exclusive trim, welcomes you with high-quality materials and excellent fit and finish, creating a luxurious and cozy atmosphere. The fixed-hub steering wheel, with its plethora of buttons, is a distinctive feature that you either love or hate, but which undoubtedly defines its technological and avant-garde personality.
Technology and features
The crown jewel is, without a doubt, its Hydractive 3+ suspension. This intelligent system not only adjusts the height and firmness in real-time but completely defines the driving experience. Beyond this engineering marvel, the Exclusive trim was loaded with technology for its time: directional bi-xenon headlights, a complete infotainment system with navigation, and an arsenal of driving aids that placed it at the forefront of safety and comfort.
Competition
It fought in a fiercely competitive segment against the usual suspects: the BMW 3 Series, the Audi A4, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. However, the C5 played in a different league. While the Germans bet everything on dynamics and sportiness, the Citroën offered a level of comfort unattainable for them. Its true rivals in philosophy were cars like the Lexus IS, although none with a solution as radical as the hydropneumatics. Compared to mainstream cars like the Ford Mondeo or the Volkswagen Passat, the C5 V6 was a much more sophisticated and emotional product.
Conclusion
The Citroën C5 V6 is an ode to comfort, a car for connoisseurs who value smoothness and refinement over sporty aggressiveness. It is the last of a lineage of great French sedans that dared to be different. Today, it is a future classic that offers a grand touring experience for a fraction of the price, a haven of peace and silence in an increasingly noisy and homogeneous automotive world. A choice of the heart, not just the head.