2012 BMW 328 vs. 2012 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2012 BMW 328 and 2012 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 342 kg more than 2012 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 328 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 2012 BMW 328. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 328 | 2012 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 328 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1811 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1429 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 66 L |
