The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (07 - 08) vs. Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 34,600

€ 34,000

€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP.
BMW 325i
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.1
73.2
82.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
178
110.8
188.1
178 in
Length
188.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
3318 lb
Curb Weight
4059 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
741 lb
18.26 %

General
BMW 325i
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
E90
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
201 hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Performance
BMW 325i
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
▶ REPLAY
15.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.19 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.43 lb/hp
20.19 lb/hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
28 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
551 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
525 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
172.8 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
172.8 kWh
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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