Citroen C5 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 52 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 80 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 66 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 5 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: | 520'000 km | 330'000 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: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| 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. | |||
| Citroen C5 2010 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2010 2.0 engine BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Citroen C5 is smaller. Citroen C5 is 13 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C5 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1700 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 55 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Citroen C5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`326 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 35 800 | |
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