2009 BMW 135 vs. 2009 Citroen C5

To start off, both 2009 BMW 135 and 2009 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (205 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 277 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.

Because 2009 BMW 135 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 2009 BMW 135. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C5, 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5. 2009 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 135 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 BMW 135 2009 Citroen C5
Make BMW Citroen
Model 135 C5
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 2946 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 302 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 1300 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.6 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 234 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.6 seconds 8.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 1597 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1420 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.2 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 66 L