Citroen C5 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 112 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 51 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1610 km on highway | 1620 km on highway | ||
| 1220 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Citroen C5 2010 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C5 2010 1.6 engine BMW 5 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.7 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`041 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Citroen C5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than Citroen C5, so Citroen C5 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 7600 | |
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