The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120 EGS6 (10 - 15)
€ 52,700

€ 26,200

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 VTi 120.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
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
110.8
190.1
176.3 in
Length
190.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3468 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4702 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.15 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
E46
Generation
X7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer 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 Touring
276 hp
118 hp
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
160 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
29.39 lb/hp
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
13 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
332 mi
Range
689 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
689 mi
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft











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