2012 BMW 650 vs. 2012 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2012 BMW 650 and 2012 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2012 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 650 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 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C4, 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 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 650 | 2012 Citroen C4 | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 650 | C4 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 609 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4894 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1894 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |