2007 BMW 328 vs. 2005 Citroen C5
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Citroen C5 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328. 2005 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 2005 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 328 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2175 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 66 L |
