The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP (10 - 12) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)

€ 29,100
Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP (10 - 12) Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP
€ 66,000
 BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 29,100
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 HDi 140 FAP 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 HDi 140 FAP
BMW M3
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP (10 - 12)
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 HDi 140 FAP (10 - 12)
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 HDi 140 FAP
BMW M3
3710 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.19 %
BMW M3 (08 - 11)

General

Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP
BMW M3
X7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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 4000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP
138 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP
BMW M3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP
26.88 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP
45 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
34 mpg
city
13 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
848 mi
Range
316 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP
848 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
107 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 HDi 140 FAP
107 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C5 HDi 140 FAP
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data