The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 50,900
€ 34,000
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
3263 lb
Curb Weight
4059 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
796 lb
19.61 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
201 hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
162 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.19 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
20.19 lb/hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
28 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
334 mi
Range
525 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
525 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
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).
172.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
172.8 kWh
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
