The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 30,800

€ 33,900

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 316i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Citroen C5 3.0 V6.
BMW 316i
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
56.3
71.3
80
57.1
73.2
82.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.1 in
110.6
182
110.8
188.1
182 in
Length
188.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
17.77 %

General
BMW 316i
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
F30
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
208 hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Performance
BMW 316i
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 3.0 V6
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24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
22 mpg
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
31 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
642 mi
Range
420 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
420 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
198.9 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
198.9 kWh
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data