Citroen C5 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2003

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Citroen C5
2008 - 2010
BMW 5 series
2003 - 2007
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Citroen C5 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.92.0 - 4.8

Performance

Power: 110 - 215 HP163 - 367 HP
Torque: 170 - 440 NM210 - 560 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 - 13.4 seconds5.5 - 9.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.6 - 10.55.9 - 11.0
Citroen C5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Citroen C5 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.78 m4.84 m
Width: 1.86 m1.85 m
Height: 1.46 m1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 1 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 439 litres520 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data520 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage space.
Citroen C5 has 81 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series.
Turning diameter: 12 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`145~ 2`119
Safety:
Quality:
low

average
Average price (€): 32004600
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 8.3/10
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • lower price
BMW 5 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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