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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Citroen C5 X - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (727 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 36900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Citroen C5 X?
5 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Citroen C5 X has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 36900 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15634 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Citroen C5 X with 5.10 L. The difference is about 2.80 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 5 Series Touring has a convincingly 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 Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.40 s. That’s about 6.80 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs to a small extent 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 5 Series Touring pulls decisively stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 770 Nm difference.
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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 curb weight, Citroen C5 X is slightly lighter – 1591 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 259 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers slight more room – 570 L compared to 545 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs minimal better – up to 1700 L, which is about 60 L more than the Citroen C5 X.
When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring clearly perceptible takes the win – 620 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 221 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 5 Series Touring 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 5 Series Touring
Citroen C5 X
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BMW 5 Series Touring
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 C5 X
4 (3 Reviews)
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 5 Series Touring
Citroen C5 X
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
52500 - 125500 £
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Price
36900 - 39400 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.10 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
66 - 98 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
116 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
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Curb weight
1591 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
545 L
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Length
4805 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Width
1815 mm
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Height
1515 - 1516 mm
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Height
1485 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
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Max trunk capacity
1640 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
399 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
Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
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
145 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.40 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
211 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Torque
230 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
107 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Citroen
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What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?
The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as 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.