Citroen C5 2001 vs BMW 3 series 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 3.0 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 | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 285 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 24 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 11.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Citroen C8 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW Z4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.41 m | |
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Citroen C5 is larger. Citroen C5 is 28 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1345 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 2.5 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Citroen C5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 3 series, so Citroen C5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
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