The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP Automatic (08 - 09)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,300
 Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP Automatic (08 - 09) Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 HDi 135 FAP.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP Automatic (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP Automatic (08 - 09)
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 HDi 135 FAP
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3821 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.65 %
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP Automatic (08 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
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 HDi 135 FAP
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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
134 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
185 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

584 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
33 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
621 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
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).
146.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
146.1 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data