2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara and 2008 BMW 530 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 269 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 530 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 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara, 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 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | Xsara | 530 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1401 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
