The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120 EGS6 (10 - 15)
€ 72,600

€ 26,200

€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
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
190.1
182.4 in
Length
190.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3468 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4702 lb

Weight Difference:
600 lb
14.75 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
F31
Generation
X7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
118 hp
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
183 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.07 lb/hp
29.39 lb/hp
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
466 mi
Range
689 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
689 mi
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Citroen C5 Tourer VTi 120
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.1 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft