The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C6 3.0 V6 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 44,000
€ 55,000
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Citroen C6 3.0 V6 is 0.4 inches longer.
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 530d
57.6
73.2
82.1
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
114.2
193.2
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
114.2 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 530d
4169 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
5007 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5302 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.37 %
General
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 530d
T
Generation
F10
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 530d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
208 hp
254 hp
BMW 530d
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 530d
Performance
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 530d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d
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20.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
20.04 lb/hp
16.19 lb/hp
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 530d
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
21 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 530d
14 mpg
city
36 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
400 mi
Range
791 mi
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
400 mi
791 mi
BMW 530d
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).
113.1 kWh
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
212.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
