The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 318i (05 - 07)
€ 33,900
€ 26,800
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 3.0 V6 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 3.0 V6
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 3.0 V6
BMW 318i
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
805 lb
20.29 %
General
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW 318i
X7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW 318i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
208 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW 318i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.91 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
19.08 lb/hp
24.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
22 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 318i
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
420 mi
Range
536 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
420 mi
536 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
138.2 kWh
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
198.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
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
