The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 49,600

€ 35,000

€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.8 inches shorter, 4.8 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6
54.7
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
54.7 in
Height
57.1 in
107.3
176.3
111
190.1
176.3 in
Length
190.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6
3362 lb
Curb Weight
4048 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5216 lb

Weight Difference:
686 lb
16.95 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6
E46
Generation
X7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
208 hp
Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6
163 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6
▶ REPLAY
12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
22 mpg
Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
359 mi
Range
416 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
416 mi
Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
200.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
200.8 kWh
Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer 3.0 V6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft