The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 318i (07 - 08)
€ 22,600
€ 27,300
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 10.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 318i
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
188.1 in
Length
178 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 318i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.47 %
General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 318i
X7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 318i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 318i
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
559 mi
Range
664 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
664 mi
BMW 318i
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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 318i
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
