The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C6 3.0 V6 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 44,000

€ 47,700

€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Citroen C6 3.0 V6 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 525d.
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 525d
57.6
73.2
82.1
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
114.2
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
114.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 525d
4169 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5007 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
7.2 %

General
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 525d
T
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 525d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
208 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 525d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C6 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
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20.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
20.04 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
21 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525d
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
400 mi
Range
630 mi
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
400 mi
630 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
212.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data