BMW 2 series 2014 vs Citroen C4 Picasso 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 38 HP more power than Citroen C4 Picasso, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Citroen C4 Picasso. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 Picasso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 2 series could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 Picasso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW X1 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with long life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine is in need of good ... More about BMW 2 sērija 2014 2.0 engine Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 Picasso 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.61 m | |
| BMW 2 series is 10 cm shorter than the Citroen C4 Picasso, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 2 series is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 468 litres | 537 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C4 Picasso has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 69 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4 Picasso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Citroen C4 Picasso, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`120 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Citroen C4 Picasso scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C4 Picasso scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW 2 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 Picasso has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 2 series, so BMW 2 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 10 800 | |
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