2011 BMW 535 vs. 2009 Citroen C8
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 177 kg more than 2009 Citroen C8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2009 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 535 | C8 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
