The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)

€ 25,900
Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09) Citroen C5 2.0 16V
€ 66,000
 BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Citroen C5 2.0 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
BMW M3
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09)
73.2
82.5
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09)
110.8
188.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
188.1 in
Length
180.3 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen C5 2.0 16V
BMW M3
3519 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
185 lb
4.99 %
BMW M3 (08 - 11)

General

Citroen C5 2.0 16V
BMW M3
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 2.0 16V
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
138 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Citroen C5 2.0 16V
BMW M3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 2.0 16V

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
25.5 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen C5 2.0 16V
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
28 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
316 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
525 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
235 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
159.2 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C5 2.0 16V
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data