2009 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen Berlingo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen Berlingo would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 785 kg more than 2008 Citroen Berlingo.
Because 2009 BMW 745 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 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Berlingo, 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. (121 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Berlingo. 2009 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Berlingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 745 | 2008 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 745 | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |