The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 (15 - 17)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 32,000
 Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 (15 - 17) Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start.
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 (15 - 17)
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 Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 (15 - 17)
110.8
188.1
176 in
Length
188.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 (15 - 17)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
E46
Generation
X7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
148 hp
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
165 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
56 mpg
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
13 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
1050 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
1050 mi
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
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).
86.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 BlueHDi 150 Stop&Start
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data