Citroen C5 2001 vs BMW 7 series 1995
| 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: | 2.9 Petrol | 2.8 Petrol | |
| 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: | 207 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Citroen C5 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C5 engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 7 series, whereas torque is 5 NM more than BMW 7 series. Thanks to more power Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 7 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C5 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 7 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 480'000 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 Citroen C5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C8 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| 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 | 1.42 m | |
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Citroen C5 is smaller, but higher. Citroen C5 is 36 cm shorter than the BMW 7 series, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 12 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`600 | 2`205 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 3400 | |
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