2005 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 BMW 318
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C3 and 2005 BMW 318 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 184 kg more than 2005 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 318 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 2005 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C3, 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, 2005 BMW 318 (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C3 | 2005 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | C3 | 318 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 63 L |
