The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 33,900
 Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) Citroen C5 3.0 V6
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.1 inches shorter, 4.8 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Citroen C5 3.0 V6.
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09)
73.2
82.5
68.5 in
Width
73.2 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.5 in
54.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09)
110.8
188.1
176 in
Length
188.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
772 lb
19.45 %
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
E46
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
208 hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 3.0 V6

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
168 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 3.0 V6

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.08 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
19.08 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
22 mpg
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
420 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
420 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
198.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
198.9 kWh
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data