The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10)
€ 66,000
€ 22,600
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Citroen C5 1.8 16V.
BMW M3
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
57
71.5
78.9
57.1
73.2
82.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
57 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
180.3
110.8
188.1
180.3 in
Length
188.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.64 %
General
BMW M3
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
E90
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
123 hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Performance
BMW M3
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.41 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
28.41 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
30 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
316 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
559 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Environmental Impact
235 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
149.7 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
