Citroen C5 2001 vs BMW 7 series 1996

 
Citroen C5
2001 - 2003
BMW 7 series
1996 - 1998
Body: HatchbackSedan
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: ManualManual
Engine: 2.2 Diesel2.5 Diesel

Performance

Power: 136 HP143 HP
Torque: 317 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 seconds11 seconds
Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive.
Citroen C5 engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW 7 series, but torque is 37 NM more than BMW 7 series. Despite less power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.47.9
The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Citroen C5 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres85 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1030 km in combined cycle1070 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway1370 km on highway

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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.98 m
Width: 1.77 m1.86 m
Height: 1.48 m1.44 m
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 data500 litres
Turning diameter: 12.5 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the BMW 7 series, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5002`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 (€): 10003400
Pros and Cons: Citroen C5 has
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 7 sērija has
  • more power
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