The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP (06 - 09) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 41,400

€ 67,100

€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,100
ⓘ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 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 550i.
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
BMW 550i
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 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
BMW 550i
4178 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.92 %

General
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
BMW 550i
T
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
BMW 550i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
168 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i
273 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
273 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
BMW 550i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i
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24.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
24.87 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
36 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
27 mpg
city
15 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
678 mi
Range
423 mi
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
678 mi
423 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
195.2 kWh
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
135.8 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C6 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
849 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data