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This is a comparison between the top-of-the-line Citroen C5 V6 HDI 240 Biturbo, Mercedes E350 CDI Blue Efficiency and Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 Diesel.

I was a bit annoyed that no fuel consumption values were given. They only mentioned that the E350 CDI only needed 7.9 L / 100 km with their aggressive driving style - that's about 35 mpg. No values for the XF or C5 were provided.

Overall, though, the C5 does quite nicely against these two cars which are of course a league above it. Man, if only I had a guaranteed parking space spot, I would have gone for a C5 instead of a BMW 1 series. Nevertheless, I do like the 1er.




The finishing order of the review was as follows:

1st place: Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (3157/5000 points)
+ the most fuel-efficient car in this comparison, the quickest, most comfortable, fully-loaded with safety features, good standard features, refined engine, great interior quality and workmanship
- slow transmission shifts, some transmission shifts can be felt at low speeds, lack of sporty character, high prices

3.0 V6 CDI 231-horsepower
0-100 km/h in 7.0 s,
RWD / 7-speed automatic
250 kph top speed
Price 50,992 €


2nd place: Jaguar XF 3.0 V6 Diesel (3015/5000 points)
+ driving dynamics are sporty and agile, sportiest car in this test, responsive and well-weighted steering feedback, good standard features, refined engine, great interior quality and workmanship, best brakes
- comfort suffers as a result of suspension setup, interior ergonomics are a bit confusing, the cabin feels a cramped compare to its test rivals, high insurance rates and prices, low guarantee rates, low on safety features

3.0 V6 241-horsepower
0-100 km/h in 7.7 s,
RWD / 6-speed automatic
240 kph top speed
Pice 51,200 €


3rd place: Citroën C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP (2990/5000 points)
+ excellent value for money, many standard features, very comfortable, agile and refined motor, great interior workmanship and quality
- driving dynamics are completely comfort-biased, vague steering feedback, low payload capacity due to hydropneumatic suspension

3.0 V6 241-horsepower
0-100 km/h in 7.6 s,
FWD / 6-speed automatic
240 kph top speed
Price 38,900 €


Source: http://www.autozeitung.de/vergleichs...cedes-e-klasse


















And here different category's are rated. Keep in mind that some of these categories can only be rated subjectively as in all comparison tests.

German-English translations:

Karosserie = chassis/body
Raumangebot vorn = interior space (front)
Raumangebot hinten = interior space (rear)
Übersichtlichkeit = all-round exterior visibility from within the cabin
Bedienung/Funktion = ergonomics/functionality
Kofferaumvolumen = trunk space
Variabilität = variability
Zuladung/Anhängelast = payload & towing capacity
Sicherheit = safety
Qualität/Verarbeitung = quality/workmanship


Fahrkomfort = driving comfort
Sitzkomfort vorn = seat comfort (front)
Sitzkomfort hinten = seat comfort (rear)
Ergonomie = seat ergonomics
Innengeräusche = interior noise
Geräuscheindruck = overall noise impression
Klimatisierung = A/C functionality
Federung leer = suspension (empty)
Federung beladen = suspension (loaded)


Motor und Getriebe = engine and transmission
Beschleunigung = acceleration
Elastizität = elasticity
Zwischenspurt = midrange acceleration
Höchstgeschwindigkeit = top speed
Getriebeabstufung = transmission gear ratio setup
Kraftenfaltung = power buildup/delivery
Laufkultur = refinement
Verbrauch = fuel economy
Reichweite = range


Fahrdynamik = driving dynamics
Handling
Slalom
Lenkung = steering feedback
Geradeauslauf = directional stability
Bremsdosierung = braking feel
Bremsweg kalt = brake path (cold)
Bremsweg warm = brake path (warm)
Traktion = traction
Fahrsicherheit = driving safety
Wendekreis = turning circle


Umwelt und Kosten = environment and costs
Schadstoffeinstufung = emissions class
Emissionswerte = emission values
Grundpreis = base price
AZ-Normausstattung = standard features
Wertverlust = depreciation
Werkstattkosten = shop costs
Versicherung = insurance
Steuer = tax
Kraftstoff = fuel costs
Garantie = guarantee value
Vorbeifahrgeräusch = exterior noise