Citroen C5-X BHP
The Citroen C5-X has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2024 Citroen C5 X Plus PureTech S&S produces 129 BHP, while the 2025 Citroen C5 X Max produces 221 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
15 recorded variants, from 129–221 BHP.
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Popular Citroen C5-X BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5 X Max PHEV Auto | 2025 | 1,598 cc | Petrol/Electric | 221 BHP |
| C5 X Plus PHEV AUTO | 2025 | 1,598 cc | Petrol/Electric | 221 BHP |
| C5 X Plus PureTech S&S Auto | 2024 | 1,199 cc | Petrol | 129 BHP |
| C5 X You! PureTech S&S Auto | 2024 | 1,199 cc | Petrol | 129 BHP |
| C5 X Sense + PHEV Auto | 2023 | 1,598 cc | Petrol/Electric | 221 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,199 cc | Petrol | 2022–2024 | 129 BHP | 230 Nm | 7 |
| 1,598 cc | Petrol | 2022 | 178 BHP | 250 Nm | 1 |
| 1,598 cc | Petrol/Electric | 2022–2025 | 221 BHP | 520 Nm | 7 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5 X Max PHEV Auto | 2025 | 1,598 cc | Petrol/Electric | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 520 Nm | 165 kW | 145 mph |
| C5 X Plus PHEV AUTO | 2025 | 1,598 cc | Petrol/Electric | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 520 Nm | 165 kW | 145 mph |
| C5 X Plus PureTech S&S Auto | 2024 | 1,199 cc | Petrol | 129 BHP | 130.5 PS | 230 Nm | 96 kW | 132 mph |
| C5 X You! PureTech S&S Auto | 2024 | 1,199 cc | Petrol | 129 BHP | 130.5 PS | 230 Nm | 96 kW | 132 mph |
| C5 X Sense + PHEV Auto | 2023 | 1,598 cc | Petrol/Electric | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 520 Nm | 165 kW | 145 mph |
| C5 X Sense + PureTech S/S Auto | 2023 | 1,199 cc | Petrol | 129 BHP | 130.8 PS | 230 Nm | 96.2 kW | 130 mph |
| C5 X Shine + PHEV Auto | 2023 | 1,598 cc | Petrol/Electric | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 520 Nm | 165 kW | 145 mph |
| C5 X Shine + PureTech S/S Auto | 2023 | 1,199 cc | Petrol | 129 BHP | 130.5 PS | 230 Nm | 96 kW | 132 mph |
| C5 X Shine PHEV Auto | 2023 | 1,598 cc | Petrol/Electric | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 520 Nm | 165 kW | 145 mph |
| C5 X Shine PureTech S/S Auto | 2023 | 1,199 cc | Petrol | 129 BHP | 130.8 PS | 230 Nm | 96.2 kW | 130 mph |
| C5 X Sense + PureTech S/S Auto | 2022 | 1,199 cc | Petrol | 129 BHP | 130.8 PS | 230 Nm | 96.2 kW | 130 mph |
| C5 X Shine + PHEV Auto | 2022 | 1,598 cc | Petrol/Electric | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 520 Nm | 165 kW | 145 mph |
| C5 X Shine + PureTech S/S Auto | 2022 | 1,598 cc | Petrol | 178 BHP | 180.9 PS | 250 Nm | 133 kW | 143 mph |
| C5 X Shine PHEV Auto | 2022 | 1,598 cc | Petrol/Electric | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 520 Nm | 165 kW | 145 mph |
| C5 X Shine PureTech S/S Auto | 2022 | 1,199 cc | Petrol | 129 BHP | 130.8 PS | 230 Nm | 96.2 kW | 130 mph |
Citroen C5-X BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Citroen C5-X?
Recorded horsepower for the Citroen C5-X is 129–221 BHP across 15 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Citroen C5-X engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 221 BHP, from the 1,598 cc Petrol/Electric.
Which Citroen C5-X year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 221 BHP, recorded for 2025.
What torque is recorded for the Citroen C5-X?
Recorded torque is 230–520 Nm on the 15 variants that include it.