2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 BMW 525
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2005 BMW 525.
Because 2005 BMW 525 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 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 BMW 525 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 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 525 | |
Make | Citroen | BMW |
Model | C5 | 525 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |