Comparing the Citroen C3 and the BMW M2 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Citroen C3 is available at ₹630,000, while the BMW M2 is priced at ₹9,999,000. On the engine front, the Citroen C3 comes with a 1199 cc unit compared to the BMW M2's 2993 cc, producing 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) and 460 bhp @ 6250 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI for the Citroen C3 versus 9.8 kmpl (approx) for the BMW M2. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Displacement | 1199 cc | 2993 cc |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with M xDrive optional |
| Engine Type | 1.2L PureTech NA / 1.2L PureTech Turbo | 3.0L S58 TwinPower Turbo Inline-6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 Litres | 52 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 6-Speed M Manual / 8-Speed M Steptronic DCT |
| Mileage | 19.82 kmpl (Turbo MT) - ARAI | 9.8 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 6 |
| Power | 81 bhp @ 5750 rpm (NA) / 109 bhp @ 5500 rpm (Turbo) | 460 bhp @ 6250 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start (top) | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 2750 rpm (NA) / 190 Nm @ 1750 rpm (Turbo) | 550 Nm @ 2650-5870 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic (AT) | Manual / Automatic (M DCT) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 315 Litres | 390 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2160 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 131 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 985 kg | 1640 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3981 mm / 1733 mm / 1586 mm | 4580 mm / 1887 mm / 1392 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2697 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt & Telescopic (M Variable Sport Steering) |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 7-inch Digital Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW M Live Cockpit Pro |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - M Sport seats |
| Infotainment System | 10.2-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch BMW iDrive 8 with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - Comfort Access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | M Leather / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | Harman Kardon 12-Speaker |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes - M-specific front & rear |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Halogen (base) / LED (top) | BMW Adaptive LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 195/65 R15 | 275/35 R19 (front) / 285/30 R20 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 15-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 20-inch M Compound Star Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes - M ABS |
| Airbags | 2 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - M Compound Brakes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes (top) | Yes - M DSC with MDM Mode |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes (top) | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteSteel GreyCosmo BluePerla Nera BlackGarnet Red | Black SapphireM Portimao BlueBrooklyn GreyVelvet Blue |
| Rating (out of 5) | 3.8 | 4.7 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
