The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 Automatic (11 - 14)
€ 34,900

€ 21,700

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Citroen C4 VTi 120.
BMW 123d
Citroen C4 VTi 120
55.9
68.8
76.1
59
70.4
80.7
68.8 in
Width
70.4 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
104.7
166.9
102.7
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Citroen C4 VTi 120
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.04 %

General
BMW 123d
Citroen C4 VTi 120
E87
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
BMW 123d
Citroen C4 VTi 120
147 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 VTi 120
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.13 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
25.13 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
34 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
576 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
541 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
113.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
130.7 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Citroen C4 VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft