The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 47,100
€ 41,900
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP is 6.7 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the BMW 523i.
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 523i
1464
1860
2085
1468
1846
2036
1860 mm
Width
1846 mm
2085 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1464 mm
Height
1468 mm
2900
4908
2888
4841
4908 mm
Length
4841 mm
2900 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 523i
1946 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2335 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg
Weight Difference:
346 kg
17.78 %
General
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 523i
T
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 523i
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2720 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
201 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
201 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 523i
440 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
440 NM
240 NM
BMW 523i
Performance
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 523i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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9.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
9.68 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
32 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 523i
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
514 mi
Range
565 mi
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
514 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
179 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).
145.8 kWh
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
179 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
421 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
