BMW 5 series 2007 vs Citroen C5 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 272 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 129 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.2 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 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 350'000 km | 460'000 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: | 7 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4, Citroen C4 Picasso | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine Citroen C5 2004 2.0 engine: The Peugeot EW10A (RFJ) is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine introduced in 2005 as an updated version of the older EW10J4, adapted to meet Euro 4 emissions standards. In general, the engine is considered fairly reliable and uncomplicated for its class, with relatively low repair costs and good overall durability when maintained ... More about Citroen C5 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.52 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 5 series is 8 cm longer than the Citroen C5, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 563 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1650 litres | 1658 litres | |
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Citroen C5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C5 (by 8 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 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: | 2`230 kg | 2`027 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`630 kg | 1`427 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 1600 | |
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