BMW 3 Series Sedan (1982 – 1992) vs Citroën CX (1982 – 1985): specs compared
Both offer around 170 hp at most. The Citroën CX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 s against 8.3 s. The BMW 3 Series Sedan uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,030 kg against 1,235 kg. At 4,661 mm, the Citroën CX is 340 mm longer than the BMW 3 Series Sedan.
| Specification |
BMW
3 Series Sedan
1982 – 1992
|
Citroën
CX
1982 – 1985
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1992 | 1982 – 1985 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 26 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 86 – 170 hp | 75 – 169 hp |
| Torque | 140 – 230 Nm | 147 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 18.5 s | 8.0 – 17.8 s |
| Top speed | 158 – 217 km/h | 147 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 10.4 L/100 km | 7.2 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,661 mm |
| Width | 1,641 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,030 – 1,300 kg | 1,235 – 1,405 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.