2011 Citroen C5 vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C5 and 2011 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2011 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW Z4 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 Z4. 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 Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen C5 | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | C5 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
