2009 BMW M3 vs. 2008 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 407 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2009 BMW M3 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 M3. 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, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2008 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | M3 | Xsara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 9.6 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 | 1655 kg | 1248 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |