Citroën DS (1968 – 1975) vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors (1965 – 1968): specs compared
The Citroën DS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 127 hp against 120 hp. It has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 126 km/h. The Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is the lighter car, from 1,165 kg against 1,280 kg. At 5,380 mm, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors is 539 mm longer than the Citroën DS. The Citroën DS dates from 1968 – 1975, the Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse and predecessors from 1965 – 1968.
| Specification |
Citroën
DS
1968 – 1975
|
Mercedes-Benz
E-Klasse and predecessors
1965 – 1968
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1975 | 1965 – 1968 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 127 hp | 55 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 118 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 175 – 188 km/h | 126 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,839 – 4,841 mm | 5,131 – 5,380 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,124 mm | 3,099 – 3,350 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,280 – 1,300 kg | 1,165 – 1,465 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.