Citroen C5 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Citroen C5 engine produces 31 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Despite the higher power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.8 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 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: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C5 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 81 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`310 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C5 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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