Citroen C5

Years2001–2017
Generations8
Total variants284
Body stylesSedan · Wagon · Hatchback
PlatformPSA PF3 · PSA PF3 platform · EMP2 V3
DesignerIvo Groen · Domagoj Đukec · Frédéric Angibaud · Diogo Jo
AssemblyFrance: Rennes · China: Wuhan · China: Chengdu
PredecessorXantia
Successor5
AwardsJapan Import Car of the Year (2008)
Also known asVersailles C5 X (China)

The Citroen C5 is a sedan, wagon and hatchback model, produced 2001–2017, spanning 8 generations with 284 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the C5 Facelift 2010 (2010-2017), C5 Tourer Facelift 2010 (2010-2017), C5 X7 (2008-2010) and C5 Tourer X7 (2008-2010). Body styles across the C5 lineage span sedan, wagon and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The C5 X7 (2008-2010) generation is the most extensively documented, with 41 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 8

Choose your C5 generation.

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Citroen C5 have?

The Citroen C5 has 8 generations with 284 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Citroen C5 produced?

The Citroen C5 has been produced 2001–2017. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Citroen C5?

The Citroen C5 is available as Sedan, Wagon, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

X7Platform · 2 body variants
DC/DEPlatform · 2 body variants
Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

30,099Estimated total · €6,020 per year
  • Depreciation11,741
  • Fuel / energy8,728
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax2,880

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

Regional names · 1

Citroen C5: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Versailles C5 X
    China
Across · Wagon

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
C5 Break DC (2001-2004)2001–2004127 hp11.6 s26€23k–€40k★ 3.1
C5 Break Facelift 2004 (2004-2008)2004–2008137 hp11.7 s39€26k–€43k★ 3.1
C5 Tourer X7 (2008-2010)2008–2010150 hp11.6 s41€28k–€50k★ 2.9
C5 Tourer Facelift 2010 (2010-2017)2010–2017146 hp11.7 s39€27k–€51k★ 3.8

Equipment

C5 Facelift 2010 (2010-2017)

Does the Citroen C5 have parking sensors?
Standard (front & rear)on 21 of 32 versions
Does the Citroen C5 have cruise control?
Standardon all versions
Does the Citroen C5 have built-in navigation?
Standardon 21 of 32 versions
Does the Citroen C5 have ISOFIX?
Standardon all versions
Does the Citroen C5 have lane keeping assist?
Optional, in a packageon 6 of 32 versions
Does the Citroen C5 have Bluetooth?
Standardon 28 of 32 versions
Does the Citroen C5 have a driver airbag?
Standardon all versions