The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 34,000
€ 38,700
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 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 325xi.
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 325xi
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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 325xi
4059 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
11.19 %
General
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 325xi
X7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 325xi
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
201 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 325xi
139 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
▶ REPLAY
20.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
20.19 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
28 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
525 mi
Range
395 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
525 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
187.5 kWh
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
172.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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