The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)

€ 57,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 34,000
 Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09) Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)
73.2
82.5
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
56 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)
110.8
188.1
178 in
Length
188.1 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
3627 lb
Curb Weight
4059 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
10.64 %
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
E90
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
201 hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
177 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.19 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
20.19 lb/hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
28 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
525 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
525 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
172.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
172.8 kWh
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data