The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 165 (10 - 15)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 32,300
 Citroen C5 HDi 165 (10 - 15) Citroen C5 HDi 165
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 9.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Citroen C5 HDi 165.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 HDi 165 (10 - 15)
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 (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Citroen C5 HDi 165 (10 - 15)
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 HDi 165
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3611 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4753 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.41 %
Citroen C5 HDi 165 (10 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165
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 manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
161 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 165

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165
177 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 165

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
22.43 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
48 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165
17 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
900 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
900 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165
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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data