The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Citroen C5 THP 155 (10 - 14)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,400
 Citroen C5 THP 155 (10 - 14) Citroen C5 THP 155
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 THP 155.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 THP 155 (10 - 14)
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 Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Citroen C5 THP 155 (10 - 14)
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 THP 155
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %
Citroen C5 THP 155 (10 - 14)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
F30
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
154 hp
Citroen C5 THP 155
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 THP 155

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
188 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 THP 155

▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Citroen C5 THP 155

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
35 mpg
Citroen C5 THP 155
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
659 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
659 mi
Citroen C5 THP 155
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).
127 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
127 kWh
Citroen C5 THP 155
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data