2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 BMW 325
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5.
Because 2005 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 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, 2005 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen C5 | 2005 BMW 325 | |
Make | Citroen | BMW |
Model | C5 | 325 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 63 L |