2008 BMW 630 vs. 2008 Citroen C6
To start off, both 2008 BMW 630 and 2008 Citroen C6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C6. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C6 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2008 BMW 630.
Because 2008 BMW 630 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 630. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C6, 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 Citroen C6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 630 | 2008 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 630 | C6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2178 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
