2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Citroen C6
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 and 2009 Citroen C6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C6. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW X5 | 2009 Citroen C6 | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | X5 | C6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |