The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 165 Automatic (10 - 15)
€ 72,900

€ 33,800

€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 HDi 165.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165
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 HDi 165
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.22 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165
F30
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
161 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165
190 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

Citroen C5 HDi 165
▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
409 mi
Range
711 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
711 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Citroen C5 HDi 165
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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