The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Citroen C5 THP 155 (09 - 10)
€ 72,900

€ 27,100

€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 THP 155.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
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 THP 155
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
9.34 %

General
ALPINA B3 S 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 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
154 hp
Citroen C5 THP 155
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 THP 155
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
190 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen C5 THP 155
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8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.13 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
22.13 lb/hp
Citroen C5 THP 155
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
33 mpg
Citroen C5 THP 155
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
472 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
621 mi
Citroen C5 THP 155
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
134.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Citroen C5 THP 155
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 THP 155
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data