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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Citroen DS5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen DS5 engine produces 57 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Citroen DS5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Citroen DS5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen DS5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Citroen DS5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen DS5 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1570 km in combined cycle | 1550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1620 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1110 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
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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`265 | 2`235 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 15 200 | |
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