BMW 5 series 2010 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 120 HP more power than Citroen C5, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 1090 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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: | 18 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 8 cm longer than the Citroen C5, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1670 litres | 1462 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 55 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 208 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Citroen C5. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`520 kg | 2`276 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`865 kg | 1`655 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 655 kg | 621 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 8600 | 3000 | |
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