The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (10 - 14) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 42,100

€ 52,800

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
57.1
73.2
82.5
56.3
71.3
80
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
110.8
188.1
110.6
182
188.1 in
Length
182 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4059 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5018 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.04 %

General
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
X7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
238 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
▶ REPLAY
17.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
17.05 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
33 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
613 mi
Range
600 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
613 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
111.8 kWh
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
148.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data