The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP Automatic (08 - 09)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 29,300
 Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP Automatic (08 - 09) Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 HDi 135 FAP.
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP 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 HDi 135 FAP 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 HDi 135 FAP
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3821 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
16.33 %
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP Automatic (08 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
E46
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
134 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
168 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

584 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
28.51 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
33 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
621 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
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).
146.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
146.1 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 HDi 135 FAP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1008 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data