The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 HDi 200 Automatic (10 - 15) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 38,400
€ 31,100
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 HDi 200 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Citroen C5 HDi 200
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
178.4
188.1 in
Length
178.4 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 HDi 200
BMW 318i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4919 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.56 %
General
Citroen C5 HDi 200
BMW 318i
X7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 HDi 200
BMW 318i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 200
201 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 200
325 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Citroen C5 HDi 200
BMW 318i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 HDi 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 200
19.03 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 HDi 200
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 200
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 318i
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
748 mi
Range
593 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 200
748 mi
593 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
125 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 200
121.3 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 HDi 200
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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