The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Citroen C5 THP 155 (10 - 14)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,400
 Citroen C5 THP 155 (10 - 14) Citroen C5 THP 155
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Citroen C5 THP 155.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 THP 155 (10 - 14)
73.2
82.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
56.6 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Citroen C5 THP 155 (10 - 14)
110.8
188.1
178.9 in
Length
188.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.24 %
Citroen C5 THP 155 (10 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
E90
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
154 hp
Citroen C5 THP 155
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 THP 155

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
174 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 THP 155

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Citroen C5 THP 155

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
35 mpg
Citroen C5 THP 155
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
659 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
659 mi
Citroen C5 THP 155
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
127 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
127 kWh
Citroen C5 THP 155
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data