The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (10 - 14)

€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 42,100
 Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (10 - 14) Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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 240 Biturbo FAP.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (10 - 14)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (10 - 14)
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 240 Biturbo FAP
3439 lb
Curb Weight
4059 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5018 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
619 lb
15.25 %
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (10 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 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 automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 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
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
238 hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
158 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
17.05 lb/hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
33 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
613 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
613 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 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).
148.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
148.1 kWh
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data