2008 BMW 328 vs. 2008 Citroen C2
To start off, both 2008 BMW 328 and 2008 Citroen C2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (231 HP) has 159 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C2. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 328 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2008 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 2008 Citroen C2 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 328 | C2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 41 L |
