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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Citroen C3 comparison
Compare performance (727 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 14,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Citroen C3?
BMW 5 Series Touring vs Citroen C3: Key differences
5 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Citroen C3 is considerably cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 53,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39,180 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen C3 with 5 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Citroen C3 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 325 km, about 227 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
C3
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 614 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 6.3 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 795 Nm more.
5 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is significantly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 624 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers substantially more boot space – 570 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 260 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries noticeably more – 620 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 197 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 5 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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.
from £53,100
BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 5 Series Touring
Citroen C3
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BMW 5 Series Touring
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
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Citroen C3
The Citroën C3 is a stylish and practical small hatchback that puts comfort and a calm urban driving experience at the top of its list. With its distinctive looks and thoughtful interior touches, it suits buyers who want personality and everyday usability without drama.
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BMW 5 Series Touring
Citroen C3
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
212 - 325 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
0 - 126 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
2 - 5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
310 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,755 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
227 - 423 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
101 - 113 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
120 - 205 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
74 - 83 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Citroen
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