BMW 3 series 2001 vs Citroen C4 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 116 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 6 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C4) 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 3 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series is 1 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1023 litres | |
| BMW 3 series has 10 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 77 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Citroen C4, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Citroen C4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Citroen C4, so Citroen C4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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