2011 BMW 120 vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2011 BMW 120 and 2011 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C5 weights approximately 268 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
Because 2011 BMW 120 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 2011 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 120 | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 120 | C5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1653 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 71 L |