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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Citroen C5 X comparison

Compare performance (392 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (45700 £ vs 36900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or Citroen C5 X?

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Citroen C5 X: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • significantly more power
  • slight more efficient
  • convincingly quicker from 0–100 km/h

Citroen C5 X

4 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly perceptible cheaper
  • minimal lighter
  • to a small extent more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

4 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C5 X has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36900 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 45700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8777 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe manages with 5 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.10 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.

C5 X

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe has a significantly edge – offering 392 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 247 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.40 s. That’s about 5.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C5 X tops out at 211 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe pulls significantly stronger with 650 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 420 Nm difference.

4 Series Gran Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Citroen C5 X is minimal lighter – 1591 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 104 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers to a small extent more room – 545 L compared to 470 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C5 X performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1640 L, which is about 350 L more than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.

When it comes to payload, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe somewhat takes the win – 480 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Citroen C5 X

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from about £45,700
4 Series Gran Coupe

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 184 - 392 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.8 L

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.

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Citroen C5 X

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Citroen C5 X combines the poise of a sleek crossover with the practicality of an estate, delivering a calm, comfortable cabin that feels designed for long, relaxed journeys rather than racetrack drama. If you want a car that pampers passengers, swallows everyday luggage and glides over rough roads like a diplomat dodging awkward questions, this is your kind of transport.

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
Citroen C5 X

Costs and Consumption

Price
45700 - 68000 £
Price
36900 - 39400 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L
Consumption L/100km
5.10 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
131 - 179 g/km
co2
116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
59 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1695 - 1935 kg
Curb weight
1591 kg
Trunk capacity
470 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
4783 mm
Length
4805 mm
Width
1852 mm
Width
1815 mm
Height
1442 mm
Height
1485 mm
Max trunk capacity
1290 L
Max trunk capacity
1640 L
Payload
480 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 392 HP
Power HP
145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.40 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
211 km/h
Torque
300 - 650 Nm
Torque
230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
135 - 288 kW
Power kW
107 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe have?

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.