The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Citroen C5 THP 155 (09 - 10)
€ 58,800
€ 27,100
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 THP 155.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
56
71.5
79.3
57.1
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
108.7
178.9
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
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.01 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
E90
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
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
177 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 THP 155
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.13 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
22.13 lb/hp
Citroen C5 THP 155
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
33 mpg
Citroen C5 THP 155
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
400 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
621 mi
Citroen C5 THP 155
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Citroen C5 THP 155
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 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
1144 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
