2012 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C4 and 2012 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 435 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 X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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 X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Citroen C4 | 2012 BMW X3 | |
Make | Citroen | BMW |
Model | C4 | X3 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |