Citroen DS5 2014 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: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Citroen DS5 engine produces 23 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Citroen DS5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.5 | |
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The Citroen DS5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen DS5 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 1550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1710 km on highway | 1750 km on highway | ||
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: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | 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 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 468 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 52 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`020 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 15 200 | |
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