The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 33,900
€ 69,800
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘ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 7.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW M3
57.1
73.2
82.5
57
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
110.8
188.1
108.7
180.3
188.1 in
Length
180.3 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW M3
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.54 %
General
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW M3
X7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW M3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
208 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW M3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
19.08 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
22 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
420 mi
Range
329 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
420 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
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).
225.5 kWh
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
198.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
