Citroën CX (1985 – 1989) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (1984 – 1988): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG is the more powerful of the two, with up to 185 hp against 169 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 9.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 220 km/h. The Citroën CX uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,214 kg against 1,260 kg. At 4,661 mm, the Citroën CX is 117 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG.
| Specification |
Citroën
CX
1985 – 1989
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse AMG
1984 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1989 | 1984 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 169 hp | 170 – 185 hp |
| Torque | 149 – 294 Nm | 220 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 16.8 s | 7.5 – 8.5 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 220 km/h | 216 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 10.7 L/100 km | 8.6 – 9.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,661 mm | 4,544 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,326 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,664 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,214 – 1,391 kg | 1,260 – 1,270 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.