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BMW X5 vs Citroen C5 Aircross comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 29100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Citroen C5 Aircross?

BMW X5 vs Citroen C5 Aircross: Key differences

BMW X5

  • decisively more power
  • decisively quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space

Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • convincingly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • convincingly more electric range
  • noticeable lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

X5

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 C5 Aircross has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C5 Aircross manages with 2.50 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the BMW X5 with 3 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross performs convincingly better – achieving up to 520 km, about 415 km more than the BMW X5.

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 X5 has a decisively edge – offering 625 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.30 s. That’s about 4.40 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X5 pulls clearly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm difference.

X5

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 Aircross is noticeable lighter – 1629 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 611 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers a bit more room – 650 L compared to 565 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 evident takes the win – 705 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 234 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 holds a solid 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.

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X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 km
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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (2 Reviews)
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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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Reviews BMW X5

Reviews Citroen C5 Aircross

5 (2 Reviews)
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Alexis vasquez
15 Feb 2026, 21:03:58

I find the Citroën better suited to my daily driving — more comfortable and efficient, with a softer suspension compared with the firmer Toyota Cross.

How do you mainly use this car? (optional): Commuter (short/medium distance)
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Comfort & Interior
Driving Fun / Performance
Technology & Infotainment
Safety
Practicality / Trunk & Everyday Use
Value for Money
BMW X5
Citroen C5 Aircross

Costs and Consumption
Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
29100 - 43000 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
1629 - 2184 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
565 L
Length
4935 mm
Length
-
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1870 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
446 - 471 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025 - 2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Citroen

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Is the BMW X5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X5 is available as 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.