The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 22,600
€ 38,700
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 325xi.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 325xi
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 325xi
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.05 %
General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 325xi
X7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 325xi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 325xi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
559 mi
Range
395 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
BMW 325xi
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
