The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 67,900

€ 30,800

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 165 FAP.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
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 HDi 165 FAP
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.22 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
F30
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165 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
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
161 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
188 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
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9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
35 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
490 mi
Range
649 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
649 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
Environmental Impact
144 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).
139.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
139.9 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165 FAP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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