The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP (08 - 09)
€ 54,400
€ 30,000
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 HDi 170 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 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3977 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4885 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
13.53 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
E46
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
168 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
158 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.67 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
23.67 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
36 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
14 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
337 mi
Range
679 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
679 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
133.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
133.7 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 HDi 170 Biturbo FAP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
