2012 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2012 BMW 740 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C5. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 174 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 740 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 740. 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 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C5. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 740 | 2012 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 740 | C5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 71 L |
