2001 BMW X Coupe vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2001 BMW X Coupe and 2001 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW X Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen C5 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 BMW X Coupe. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW X Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW X Coupe weights approximately 145 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5.
Because 2001 BMW X Coupe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 BMW X Coupe will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 BMW X Coupe (397 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5. 2001 BMW X Coupe has automatic transmission and 2001 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2001 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW X Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X Coupe | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | X Coupe | C5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 66 L |
