The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 165 Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 50,900
€ 33,800
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.1 inches shorter, 4.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Citroen C5 HDi 165.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 HDi 165
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.1
73.2
82.5
68.5 in
Width
73.2 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
54.9 in
Height
57.1 in
107.3
176
110.8
188.1
176 in
Length
188.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 HDi 165
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.12 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 HDi 165
E46
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
161 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 HDi 165
162 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 HDi 165
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
334 mi
Range
711 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
711 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Environmental Impact
221.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 HDi 165
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
