2012 BMW 525 vs. 2010 Citroen C1
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Citroen C1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Citroen C1 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C1.
Because 2012 BMW 525 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 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C1, 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 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 525 | 2010 Citroen C1 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 525 | C1 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |
