The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)
€ 75,800

€ 34,000

€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S 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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo 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 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
3924 lb
Curb Weight
4059 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.3 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
F30
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
201 hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
187 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.19 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
20.19 lb/hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
28 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
405 mi
Range
525 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
525 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
172.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
172.8 kWh
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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