Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
140HP
Torque
340Nm
Consumption
5l/100
Emissions
130g/km
0-100 km/h
10.6s
Top Speed
204km/h
Weight
1610kg
Price
24,120€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
439 L
71 L
103 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 Business HDi 140 · 140 CV (2012-2015)
General description
This generation's Citroën C5 is much more than a sedan; it is the last bastion of a unique automotive philosophy. In a world obsessed with sportiness, this French car dared to offer a sanctuary of comfort and elegance, a rolling refuge designed to devour miles without ruffling the soul.
Driving experience
Driving the C5 is an almost ethereal experience. The legendary hydropneumatic suspension makes you feel like you're floating over the asphalt, isolating occupants from road imperfections with a mastery no rival could match. The 140 HP HDi engine, with its generous 340 Nm of torque, pushes with astonishing smoothness and force, ideal for long trips. It doesn't seek acceleration records, but rather to offer a readily available power reserve, in a sepulchral silence that envelops you and allows you to enjoy the journey as the destination.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an ode to timeless elegance. With a silhouette reminiscent of German sedans but with an unmistakable touch of French audacity, like its iconic concave rear window. The interior is a space of well-being, with high-quality materials and a superb fit for its time. Every detail, from the fixed-hub steering wheel to the careful lighting, was designed to create an atmosphere of luxury and serenity, a welcoming rolling lounge.
Technology and features
The true technological gem of this C5 is its Hydractive III+ suspension. This system not only filtered the asphalt but also adapted the car's height and firmness to the speed and road conditions, an engineering marvel that defined its character. Although its infotainment system may seem simple today, at the time it offered everything necessary, complemented by a comprehensive instrument cluster and safety features on par with its segment.
Competition
In its time, it faced giants like the Ford Mondeo, the Volkswagen Passat, or the Opel Insignia. While its competitors opted for sharper dynamic behavior, the C5 played in its own league: that of absolute comfort. It was the choice for the driver who wasn't looking to attack curves, but to glide through them with a calm and sophistication unattainable by others.
Conclusion
The Citroën C5 HDi 140 is not a car for everyone; it is a car for connoisseurs. It represents the end of an era, the swan song of the suspension that made Citroën legendary. It is an exceptional travel machine, a modern classic that prioritizes the well-being of its occupants above all else. To own it is to enjoy a way of understanding the automobile that, sadly, no longer exists.