The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 316d (09 - 11)
€ 22,600

€ 29,800

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 1.8 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 316d.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 316d
57.1
73.2
82.5
55.9
71.5
78.3
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.1 in
Height
55.9 in
110.8
188.1
108.7
178.4
188.1 in
Length
178.4 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 316d
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.95 %

General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 316d
X7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 316d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 316d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d
▶ REPLAY
28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.53 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
28.53 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
559 mi
Range
843 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
843 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
92.5 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data