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BMW X7 vs Citroen C3 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (91,300 £ vs 14,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X7 or Citroen C3?

BMW X7 vs Citroen C3: Key differences

BMW X7

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Citroen C3

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  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X7

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C3 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,000 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77,323 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C3 uses 5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

C3

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 X7 offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 417 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Citroen C3 takes 9.9 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 205 Nm. That’s about 545 Nm more.

X7

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C3 is significantly lighter – 1,226 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 1,264 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers significantly more boot space – 750 L compared to 310 L. That’s a difference of about 440 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries clearly more – 760 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 337 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C3 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.

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C3

Citroen C3

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 212 - 325 km
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Citroen C3

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Price
14,000 - 24,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
212 - 325 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
210 - 274 g/km
co2
0 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Curb weight
1,226 - 1,518 kg
Trunk capacity
750 L
Trunk capacity
310 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
2,000 mm
Width
1,755 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
680 - 760 kg
Payload
227 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Power HP
101 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 12 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Torque
120 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the BMW X7?

The BMW X7 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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