2011 BMW 750 vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 477 kg more than 2010 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 750 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 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 750 | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 750 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1593 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 68 L |
