2008 BMW M5 vs. 2008 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2008 BMW M5 and 2008 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M5 weights approximately 683 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW M5 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 M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C3, 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 M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M5 | 2008 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | M5 | C3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
