Citroen C5 2004 vs BMW 3 series 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 117 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 1 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 15 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 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: | 11.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1.4 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`500 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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