Citroen C5 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 16 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 10 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 9.9 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C5) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 81 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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