2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 143 kg more than 2007 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Citroen C3 | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 320 | C3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1252 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |