Citroen C5 X vs BMW X3 Comparison

    Citroen C5 X

    BMW X3

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    2025 Citroen
    C5 X
    vs
    2025 BMW
    X3
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    How they stack...

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    Based on the Citroen C5 X
    Based on the BMW X3 20 xDRIVE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    43L - 52L
    65 to 312 km
    50L - 68L
    80 to 728 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $57,670 - $73,990
    $83,100 - $178,000
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    CarExpert's Take

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    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Quiet and efficient mild-hybrid powertrain
    • Flashy interior tech
    • Fun and easy to drive
    Misses
    • Option packs add up quickly
    • Fiddly air vent setup
    • Lots of glossy piano black finishes

    Colours Available

    Magnetic Blue metallic is the standard paint colour, with Pearl White premium metallic a $1050 option and the following metallic finishes a $690 option:

    • Steel Grey
    • Platinum Grey
    • Nera Black
    • Amazonite Grey

    The 2023 BMW X3 is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on the variant.

    • Alpine White
    • M Carbon Black
    • Black Sapphire
    • Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
    • Mineral White (not available on M40i)
    • Phytonic Blue
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • M Sao Paulo Yellow (M Competition only)
    • M Marina Bay Blue (M Competition only)
    • M Toronto Red (M Competition only)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINTTURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    15981995 - 2998
    Size (L)
    1.6L3.0L, 2.0L
    Cylinders
    46, 4
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616 - 24
    Power
    133kW - 165kW135kW - 375kW
    Power RPM
    55004000 - 6250
    Torque
    250Nm - 360Nm300Nm - 670Nm
    Torque RPM
    1750 - 30001500 - 2600
    Bore Stroke
    -90
    Compression Ratio
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