The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Citroen C5 Tourer V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 52,700

€ 35,100

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
3428 lb
Curb Weight
4138 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5238 lb

Weight Difference:
710 lb
17.16 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
E46
Generation
X7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer 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 Touring
276 hp
201 hp
Citroen C5 Tourer V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 Tourer V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
160 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen C5 Tourer V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
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12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
Citroen C5 Tourer V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
28 mpg
Citroen C5 Tourer V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
332 mi
Range
519 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
519 mi
Citroen C5 Tourer V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
174.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
174.9 kWh
Citroen C5 Tourer V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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