The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09)
€ 52,000
€ 25,900
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 2.0 16V.
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.1
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
107.3
176
110.8
188.1
176 in
Length
188.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3519 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4548 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.28 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
E46
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
138 hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
165 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
28 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
337 mi
Range
525 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
525 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
