2004 BMW 120 vs. 2004 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2004 BMW 120 and 2004 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 269 kg more than 2004 BMW 120.
Because 2004 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (112 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 2004 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 120 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |
