The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C6 3.0 V6 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 44,000
€ 61,200
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C6 3.0 V6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 540i.
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
57.6
73.2
82.1
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
114.2
193.2
117.1
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
114.2 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
4169 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5007 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
11.68 %
General
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
T
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
208 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
332 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
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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20.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
20.04 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
21 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
400 mi
Range
650 mi
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
400 mi
650 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).
123.1 kWh
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
212.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
BMW 540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
