The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (05 - 08) vs. BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 47,100
€ 50,700
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 530xd.
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 530xd
57.6
73.2
82.1
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 530xd
4290 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
8.53 %
General
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 530xd
T
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 530xd
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
201 hp
232 hp
BMW 530xd
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 530xd
Performance
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 530xd
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530xd
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
21.34 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 530xd
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
27 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530xd
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
514 mi
Range
621 mi
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
514 mi
621 mi
BMW 530xd
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).
144 kWh
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
179 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 530xd
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
BMW 530xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data











