The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 THP 155 (09 - 10) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 27,100
€ 66,000
€ 27,100
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 THP 155 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 THP 155
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 THP 155
BMW M3
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
7.96 %
General
Citroen C5 THP 155
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 THP 155
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Citroen C5 THP 155
154 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Citroen C5 THP 155
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Citroen C5 THP 155
BMW M3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 THP 155
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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22.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Citroen C5 THP 155
22.13 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 THP 155
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Citroen C5 THP 155
33 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
316 mi
Citroen C5 THP 155
621 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
235 kWh
Citroen C5 THP 155
134.5 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 THP 155
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
