2008 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, both 2008 BMW 525 and 2008 Citroen Picasso were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Picasso, 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, 2008 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 525 | Picasso |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
