The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C6 3.0 V6 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 44,000
€ 58,300
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
57.6
73.2
82.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 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 540i
4169 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5007 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
8.25 %
General
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
T
Generation
E60
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
208 hp
302 hp
BMW 540i
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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20.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
20.04 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
21 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 540i
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
400 mi
Range
449 mi
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
400 mi
449 mi
BMW 540i
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).
183.8 kWh
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
212.1 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
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
