BMW 5 series 2007 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 97 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Citroen C5) 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: | 420'000 km | 520'000 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 C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 1 cm longer than the Citroen C5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | no data | |
| BMW 5 series has 5 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`326 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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