Citroen C5 2008 vs BMW X5 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.4 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW X5 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.72 m | |
| Citroen C5 is 11 cm longer than the BMW X5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C5 has 26 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. This could mean that the Citroen C5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`695 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| BMW X5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than BMW X5, so BMW X5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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