The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 THP 155 Automatic (10 - 14) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 30,900
€ 71,800
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen C5 THP 155 is 4.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Citroen C5 THP 155
BMW M3
57.1
73.2
82.5
56.1
73.9
80.2
73.2 in
Width
73.9 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.1 in
Height
56.1 in
110.8
188.1
110.7
183.9
188.1 in
Length
183.9 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 THP 155
BMW M3
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
General
Citroen C5 THP 155
BMW M3
X7
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 THP 155
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen C5 THP 155
154 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Citroen C5 THP 155
177 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Citroen C5 THP 155
BMW M3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 THP 155
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Citroen C5 THP 155
22.76 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 THP 155
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Citroen C5 THP 155
32 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
605 mi
Range
424 mi
Citroen C5 THP 155
605 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
166.7 kWh
Citroen C5 THP 155
138.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 THP 155
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
961 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
