Citroen C5 2001 vs BMW 7 series 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Citroen C5 engine produces 5 HP less power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 7 series. Despite less power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.9 | |
| Citroen C5 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| BMW 7 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 7 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 | 420'000 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 BMW 7 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 7 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Citroen C5 is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C5 is 36 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Citroen C5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 7 series has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 5000 | |
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