The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 33,900
€ 41,200
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW 325i
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 3.0 V6
BMW 325i
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.17 %
General
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW 325i
X7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW 325i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
208 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW 325i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
19.08 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
22 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
420 mi
Range
477 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
420 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
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).
155.3 kWh
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
198.9 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW 325i
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
