2008 BMW 535 vs. 2008 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2008 BMW 535 and 2008 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 27 kg more than 2008 BMW 535.
Because 2008 BMW 535 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 535 will offer significantly more control. 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 535 (408 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 535 | 2008 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 535 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |
