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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320ivsCitroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

320i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022
VS

Citroen C5 X

1.6 PureTech

181 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2022-2022

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    967 km
    601 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech

  • Lightest
    1,514 kg
    3,338 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    120 hp/t
    89 kW/t
    8.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    545 L
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320iCitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
Power
184hp137kW
181hp135kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,514kg3,338lb
Gross weight
2,135kg4,707lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
84.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
34.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
967km601mi
Calculated
788km490mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,805mm189in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,815mm71in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,785mm110in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,569mm62in
1,605mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
545L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
52L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
-

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320iCitroen C5 X 1.6 PureTechPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i: Power / Torque
  • Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech5,500 rpm1,900 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320iCitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
34.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
184 hp
137 kW
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
181 hp
135 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i has 3 hp more than Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech.

The biggest power difference is between Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
1,514 kg
3,338 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
230 km/h
143 mph
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i7.5 s
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i and Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i and Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech: 0.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
967 km
601 mi
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
788 km
490 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
230 km/h
143 mph
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
181 hp
135 kW
8.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
Power
181 hp
135 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
Power
181 hp
135 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
7.5 s
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
CitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320iCitroenC5 X1.6 PureTech
Power
184 hp
137 kW
181 hp
135 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
8.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,514 kg
3,338 lb
Fuel consumption
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Length
4,805 mm
189.2 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Range score
967 km
601 mi
788 km
490 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
545 L
19.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320iCitroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 179 km (111 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Citroen C5 X 1.6 PureTech

  • Is 131 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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