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Citroen C5 Aircross vs BMW X1 comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 326 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 38,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C5 Aircross or BMW X1?

Citroen C5 Aircross vs BMW X1: Key differences

Citroen C5 Aircross

3.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
  • only slightly more trunk space
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BMW X1

4.2 (6 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C5 Aircross

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C5 Aircross is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the BMW X1 costs 38,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,094 £.

Both cars consume an average of 2.5 L/100km – no difference here.

As for electric range, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers significantly more range – reaching up to 520 km, about 439 km more than the BMW X1.

X1

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 X1 offers visibly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 225 HP. That’s roughly 101 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X1 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Citroen C5 Aircross takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X1 delivers clearly more torque with 477 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 177 Nm more.

C5 Aircross

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, BMW X1 is only slightly lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,629 kg. The difference is around 54 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 Aircross offers only slightly more boot space – 565 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X1 carries only slightly more – 500 kg compared to 471 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C5 Aircross comes out modestly ahead 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
C5 Aircross

Citroen C5 Aircross

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 520 km
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Reviews Citroen C5 Aircross

3.9 (4 Reviews)
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Jan Hansen
10 Apr 2026, 21:38:06

It's a pleasant car; it's not coarse or brutal. As a 60-year-old, I don't need acceleration or top speed.

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privat
27 Mar 2026, 16:55:05

Cars like the C5 Aircross are probably one reason why Stellantis is almost bankrupt — or already is.
Uncomfortable and completely unsuitable for long-distance driving.
Huge on the outside, small on the inside.
Extremely uncomfortable seats, poor infotainment, very bad driver aids (360° camera, cruise control, lane-keep assist, navigation… are really awful), confusing, poor road manners, loud engine and noisy wind.
I can only hope that I’ll never again be forced to drive this vehicle.

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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.

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Maria
23 Feb 2026, 10:18:11

The car has beautiful lines, superb grip, sheer driving pleasure, excellent interior trim, a large boot — pure classic.

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Citroen C5 Aircross
BMW X1

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 43,000 £
Price
38,200 - 55,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.5 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
81 - 520 km
Electric Range
81 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.2 kWh
co2
0 - 121 g/km
co2
57 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
47 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,629 - 2,184 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
565 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 540 L
Length
-
Length
4,500 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
-
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,495 L
Payload
446 - 471 kg
Payload
490 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
136 - 326 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
190 - 205 km/h
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
230 - 477 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
100 - 240 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
BMW
Is the Citroen C5 Aircross offered with different drivetrains?

The Citroen C5 Aircross is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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