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2023 Citroen C5 Aircross review
The updated C5 Aircross has finally landed in Australia – can an updated drivetrain and improved tech suite take the French SUV mainstream?
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James Wong
Citroen C5 Aircross vs Mercedes-Benz GLC Comparison
Citroen C5 Aircross
Mercedes-Benz GLC
2024 Citroen
C5 Aircross
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLC
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Citroen C5 Aircross SPORT 1.6 THP 133
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
53L
302 to 419 km
66L
686 to 805 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,990 - $54,990
$120,477 - $191,800
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfy ride, seats
- Big, practical boot
- Improved performance, tech
Misses
- Still pricier than it should be
- Tight back seat for the class
- Misses out on C5 X infotainment
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great interior and technology
- Drives and rides beautifully
- Feature-packed with minimal options
Misses
- No entry model, higher starting point
- No adaptive suspension available
- Single powertrain option... for now
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$690)
- AMG High Performance Seat Package (+$4,800)
- Climatised Front Seats (+$1,500)
- Innovation Pack (+$1,400)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$800)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 | 2996 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 121kW - 133kW | 287kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6000 | 5500 - 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm - 250Nm | 520Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 - 1650 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 | |
