2011 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2011 BMW 325 and 2011 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 325 weights approximately 288 kg more than 2011 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 325 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 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C4, 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 325 (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 325 | 2011 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 325 | C4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
