The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP (08 - 09) vs. BMW 318i (05 - 07)
€ 30,000
€ 26,800
€ 30,000
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 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP 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 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
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 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
BMW 318i
3977 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4885 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
814 lb
20.47 %
General
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
BMW 318i
X7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
Engine Code
N46-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
168 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
273 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
273 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
BMW 318i
136 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 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.91 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
23.67 lb/hp
24.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
36 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 318i
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
679 mi
Range
536 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
679 mi
536 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
133.7 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 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
133.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
