The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Citroen C6 3.0 V6 Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 58,300
€ 44,000
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 540i is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Citroen C6 3.0 V6.
BMW 540i
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
114.2
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4169 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5007 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
8.25 %
General
BMW 540i
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
E60
Generation
T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
208 hp
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
Performance
BMW 540i
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.04 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
20.04 lb/hp
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
21 mpg
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
449 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
400 mi
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
212.1 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
212.1 kWh
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
