2012 Citroen C5 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C5 and 2012 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C5 (205 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C5 weights approximately 37 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 120 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 120. 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 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C5 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Citroen | BMW |
| Model | C5 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 51 L |
