2012 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Citroen C8
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C8. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 697 kg more than 2007 Citroen C8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C8. (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW X5 | 2007 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | X5 | C8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1775 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2933 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
