BYD eMAX 7 vs Citroen C5 Aircross

Should you buy BYD eMAX 7 or Citroen C5 Aircross? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BYD eMAX 7 price starts at Rs 26.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium 6Str (Electric) and Citroen C5 Aircross price starts Rs 39.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Shine Dual Tone (Diesel).

eMAX 7 Vs C5 Aircross

Key Highlights	BYD eMAX 7	Citroen C5 Aircross
On Road Price	Rs.31,56,820^*	Rs.47,22,299^*
Range (km)	530	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)	71.8	-
Charging Time	-	-

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BYD eMAX 7
Rs29.90 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Rs39.99 Lakh^*
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BYD eMAX 7
Superior 7Str
29.90 Lakh^*
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Citroen C5 Aircross
Shine Dual Tone
39.99 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Superior 7Str	Shine Dual Tone
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.31,56,820^*	Rs.47,22,299^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.60,080/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.89,889/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.1,36,920	Rs.1,83,434
User Rating	4.7 Based on 8 Reviews	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹1.35/km	-

Basic Information

Superior 7Str

Shine Dual Tone

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.31,56,820^*

Rs.47,22,299^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.60,080/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.89,889/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.1,36,920

Rs.1,83,434

User Rating

4.7

Based on 8 Reviews

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.35/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	DW10 FC
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1997
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging	Yes	Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)	71.8	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous AC motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201bhp	174.33bhp@3750rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	310Nm	400Nm@2000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Range (km)	530 km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Blade Battery	Not applicable
Regenerative Braking	Yes	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	8-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

DW10 FC

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1997

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	17.5
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	52.5
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	180	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

17.5

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

52.5

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Rear twist beam
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	180	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	8.6 s	-
Tyre Size	225/55 R17	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	17	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	17	18
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	580	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

MacPherson suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4710	4500
Width (mm)	1810	1969
Height (mm)	1690	1710
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	170	-
Wheel Base (mm)	2800	2730
Front Tread (mm)	1540	-
Rear Tread (mm)	1530	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1915	1685
Grossweight (kg)	2489	2060
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	180	580
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	-
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Upper ac vents,tyre repair Kit,First Aid Kit,6-way electrical adjustment - driver seat,4-way electrical adjustment - front passenger seat	"Park Assist Pack – (Automatic Parking Guidance For Bay Parking Plus Parallel Parking Entry And Exit),Citroen Advanced Comfort - Suspension With Progressive Hydraulic Cushions,Double-Laminated Front Windows and Acoustic Windshield Glass,Front seats: Driver Seat Electric Adjustment (Height, Fore/Aft And Backrest Angle), Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments (6 Ways: With Height Adjustment),3 Independent Full-Size Rear Seats With Adjustable Recline Angle Rear Three-Point Retractable Seatbelts (x3), With Pre-Tensioners And Force Limiters In The Outer Rear Seats,Front & Rear Seat Headrest (Incl. Center Seat) - Adjustable (2-Ways),Driver And Front Passenger Seat: Back Pocket,Dual Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control,Air Quality System (AQS): Pollen Filter + Activated Carbon Filter + Active Odour Filter,Rear AC Vents (2 Ducts - Left & Right),Cruise Control With Speed Limiter & Memory Settings,Power Window Up/Down Using Remote Key,Automatic Headlight Activation Via Windscreen Mounted Sensor,Electrochromic Inside Rear View Mirror,Front Driver & Passenger Side Vanity Mirror - With Flap & Lamp,Two-Tone Horn,Front Roof Lamp With Welcome LED Lighting And 2 LED Front Spot Lights,Grip Control - Standard, Snow, All Terrain (Mud, Damp Grass etc.), Sand And Traction Control Off,Gear Shift Positions Indicator
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	All
Drive Modes	-	2
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Drive Mode Types	-	Eco & Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Accessory Power Outlet

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
DashBoard
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	"Interior Environment(METROPOLITAN BLACK),BLACK CLAUDIA LEATHER + FABRIC ,Height And Reach Adjustable Leather Steering Wheel With 2 Control Zones,Alloy Pedals - Accelarator & Brake Pedals,Stainless Steel Front Citroën Embossed Sill Scuff Plates,Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome,Front Console Armrest - With Cup Holder (LED Illuminated Cup Holder),2 LED Rear Reading Lights,LED Mood Lights - Cluster & Cup Holders,Illuminated Glove Box
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	5	12.29
Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
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Interior

Photo Comparison

Front Air Vents

Steering Wheel

DashBoard

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Harbour GreyCrystal WhiteQuartz BlueCosmos BlackeMAX 7 Colours	Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus GrayPearl Nera BlackEclipse Blue+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours
Body Type	MUVAll MUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	Electric Sunshade (Glass roof),Front Frameless Wipers,Metal Welcome PlateLED front reading light,LED middle reading light,Rear Dynamic trun signal	Wheels (Two Tone Diamond Cut 'PULSAR' Alloy Wheels),Front Panel: Matte Black Upper Grille,Front Panel: Top & Bottom Brand Emblems Chrome (Chevrons & Barrettes),Body Side Molding - Including Fender,Color Pack (DARK CHROME OR ANODISED ENERGIC BLUE Based on Body Color) Front Bumper / Side Airbump,Glossy Black Outsider Rear View Mirror,Satin Chrome - Window C Signature,Chrome Dual Exhaust Pipes,Roof Bars - Glossy Black with Matt Black Insert,Integrated Spoiler,Opening Panoramic Sunroof,LED Vision Projector Headlamps,3D LED Rear Lamps,LED High Mount Stop Lamp,Magic Wash: Automatic Rain Sensing Wiper With Integrated Windscreen Washers
Fog Lights	-	Front & Rear
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Size	225/55 R17	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Harbour GreyCrystal WhiteQuartz BlueCosmos BlackeMAX 7 Colours

Pearl White With Black RoofEclipse Blue With Black RoofPearl WhiteCumulus Grey With Black RoofCumulus Gray+2 MoreC5 Aircross Colours

Body Type

MUVAll MUV Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	All	Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Anti Theft Alarm

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Lane Departure Prevention Assist

Advance Internet
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Remote Boot Open

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.8	10
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	6	6
Additional Features	-	Mirror Screen (Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto) - Smartphone Connectivity
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BYD eMAX 7
- Elegant and sophisticated design gives European vibes
- Great infotainment system with crisp graphics and fast response times
- Comfortable captain seats feel accommodating for all sizes
- Great sense of space with a fixed glass roof and big windows, even in the third row
- Effortless performance for all city and highway overtakes
- Intercity road trips are very much possible with 530km claimed range and fast charging capabilities
Citroen C5 Aircross
- Quirky styling makes it stand out
- Feels and looks premium inside and out
- Most comfortable SUV of the lot
- Smooth gearbox and powerful diesel engine
- Gets updated features including a 10-inch touchscreen and wireless phone charging

BYD eMAX 7
- No ventilated seats for second row
- Misses out on sunshades and winged headrests
- 170mm ground clearance can be low for abnormal speed breakers
- 6-speaker sound system is average at best
Citroen C5 Aircross
- No petrol engine or 4x4 option
- It’s a costly affair
- Misses segment must-haves like ventilated front seats and a 360-degree camera

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BYD eMAX 7 and Citroen C5 Aircross?

A ) BYD eMAX 7 price starts at ₹26.90 Lakh & Citroen C5 Aircross price starts at ₹39.99 Lakh in New Delhi. BYD eMAX 7 is cheaper between these two cars.

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