The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 EAT6 (15 - 17)
€ 70,800

€ 37,000

€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 5.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.1
73.2
82.5
71.3 in
Width
73.2 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
56.3 in
Height
57.1 in
110.6
182.4
110.8
188.1
182.4 in
Length
188.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.77 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
F30
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
178 hp
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
185 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
20.99 lb/hp
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
53 mpg
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
472 mi
Range
1003 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
1003 mi
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data