Citroen DS5 2011 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Citroen DS5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen DS5 engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Citroen DS5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.5 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen DS5 consumes 0.4 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 DS5 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1750 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen DS5) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen DS5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen DS4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Citroen DS5 is 38 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Citroen DS5 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1288 litres | no data | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Citroen DS5 has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen DS5 is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Citroen DS5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 17 800 | |
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