BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Citroen C5 X – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

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 noticeably advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36900 £, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50800 £. That’s a price difference of around 13920 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon manages with 0.60 L and is therefore strongly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.10 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon has a markedly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 582 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is strongly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.40 s. That’s about 6.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Saloon performs slightly 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: the BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls significantly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 770 Nm difference.

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, the Citroen C5 X is a touch lighter – 1591 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 209 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers barely noticeable more room – 545 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Saloon noticeably takes the win – 600 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 201 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW 5 Series Saloon proves to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW 5 Series Saloon is the better all-rounder in this comparison.