2008 Citroen C6 vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen C6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen C6 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 Citroen C6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 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 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C6 | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | C6 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
