The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Citroen C5 VTi 120 EGS6 (10 - 15)
€ 54,400
€ 25,000
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 VTi 120.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 VTi 120
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 VTi 120
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4449 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.84 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 VTi 120
E46
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
118 hp
Citroen C5 VTi 120
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 VTi 120
158 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen C5 VTi 120
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
337 mi
Range
711 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
711 mi
Citroen C5 VTi 120
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).
117.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen C5 VTi 120
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Citroen C5 VTi 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
