The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 44,300

€ 43,400

€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 523i is 0.4 inches shorter.
BMW 523i
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.1
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
192.9
114.2
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
114.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4239 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
10.31 %

General
BMW 523i
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
F10
Generation
T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
168 hp
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Performance
BMW 523i
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.23 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
25.23 lb/hp
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
31 mpg
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
572 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
588 mi
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Environmental Impact
144 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).
156.4 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
156.4 kWh
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data