BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 21 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 2.5 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.0
9.8
Real fuel consumption:
9.9 l/100km
11.1 l/100km
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 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C5 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series.
Fuel tank capacity:
66 litres
63 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
660 km in combined cycle
640 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway
870 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
560 km with real consumption
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.76 m
4.48 m
Width:
1.77 m
1.74 m
Height:
1.52 m
1.41 m
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.
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
