Citroën CX (1982 – 1985) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors (1982 – 1993): specs compared
Both offer around 168 hp at most. The Citroën CX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.2 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,080 kg against 1,235 kg. At 4,661 mm, the Citroën CX is 211 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse and predecessors.
| Specification |
Citroën
CX
1982 – 1985
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse and predecessors
1982 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1985 | 1982 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 16 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 169 hp | 75 – 166 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 290 Nm | 126 – 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 17.8 s | 8.2 – 18.6 s |
| Top speed | 147 – 217 km/h | 156 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 10.7 L/100 km | 6.6 – 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,661 mm | 4,448 – 4,450 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,374 – 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,659 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,235 – 1,405 kg | 1,080 – 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.