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BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Citroen C5 Aircross comparison
Compare performance (625 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (90,000 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 8 Series Coupé or Citroen C5 Aircross?
BMW 8 Series Coupé vs Citroen C5 Aircross: Key differences
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
8 Series Coupé
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Citroen C5 Aircross is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the BMW 8 Series Coupé costs 90,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,866 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C5 Aircross uses 2.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 8 Series Coupé with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.
C5 Aircross
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 8 Series Coupé offers clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 8 Series Coupé is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 8 Series Coupé delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm more.
8 Series Coupé
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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 Aircross is slightly lighter – 1,629 kg compared to 1,805 kg. The difference is around 176 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers clearly more boot space – 565 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 8 Series Coupé carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Citroen C5 Aircross has the upper hand 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 £29,100
Citroen C5 Aircross
BMW 8 Series Coupé
Citroen C5 Aircross
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BMW 8 Series Coupé
The BMW 8 Series Coupé blends elegant, low-slung coupé looks with a purposeful, athletic stance that hints at both comfort and serious driving fun. Inside it feels indulgent and driver-focused, the sort of car that turns motorway miles into a breeze while quietly daring you to chase a twisty back road — and yes, it photographs magnificently.
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Citroen C5 Aircross
The Citroën C5 Aircross feels like a sofa on wheels, delivering a calm, floaty ride and clever packaging that makes life with luggage and kids noticeably easier. Quirky French styling and a supremely practical, family-focused cabin mean it quietly wins hearts by prioritising comfort over showroom bravado.
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BMW 8 Series Coupé
Citroen C5 Aircross
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
90,000 - 158,900 £
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Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 11.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
176 - 263 g/km
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co2
0 - 121 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
66 - 68 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
4 - 5
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Seats
5
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Doors
2 - 4
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,805 - 2,085 kg
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Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
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Trunk capacity
420 - 440 L
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Trunk capacity
565 L
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Length
4,851 - 5,098 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,902 - 1,943 mm
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Width
1,870 mm
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Height
1,346 - 1,420 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
370 - 545 kg
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Payload
446 - 471 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
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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, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
333 - 625 HP
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Power HP
145 - 225 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 - 5.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
500 - 750 Nm
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
245 - 460 kW
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Power kW
107 - 165 kW
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Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Citroen
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