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Audi A4 Limousine vs Citroen C5 X comparison

Compare performance (265 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A4 Limousine or Citroen C5 X?

Audi A4 Limousine vs Citroen C5 X: Key differences

Audi A4 Limousine

  • a bit cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A4 Limousine

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Audi A4 Limousine is a bit cheaper – starting at 35,800 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A4 Limousine uses 4.6 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi A4 Limousine offers substantially more power – delivering 265 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 120 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A4 Limousine is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A4 Limousine delivers substantially more torque with 400 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

A4 Limousine

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Audi A4 Limousine is barely lighter – 1,545 kg compared to 1,591 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers somewhat more boot space – 545 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A4 Limousine carries visibly more – 540 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi A4 Limousine holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £35,800
A4 Limousine

Audi A4 Limousine

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
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Audi A4 Limousine

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Costs and Consumption
Price
35,800 - 46,600 £
Price
39,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
121 - 167 g/km
co2
116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 58 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,545 - 1,665 kg
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Trunk capacity
460 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
4,762 mm
Length
-
Width
1,847 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Height
1,428 mm
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
490 - 540 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 265 HP
Power HP
145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Max Speed
210 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
270 - 400 Nm
Torque
230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
100 - 195 kW
Power kW
107 kW
Engine capacity
1,968 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the Audi A4 Limousine?

The Audi A4 Limousine is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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