BMW 5 series 2005 vs Citroen C5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 3 HP more power than Citroen C5, but torque is 40 NM less than Citroen C5. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 10.5 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine: On this engine, the valve seals and crankcase breather valve diaphragm tend to fail after 80-100 000 km, leading to increased oil consumption. It is recommended to choose engines manufactured in the last years ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2005 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 6 cm longer than the Citroen C5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 439 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 81 litres more 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`035 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 4400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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