2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2007 Citroen C5. 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 325 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Citroen C5 | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 325 | C5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1517 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |