The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Citroen C5 HDi 140 (12 - 15)
€ 52,000
€ 30,300
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 HDi 140.
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 HDi 140
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 HDi 140
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3710 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.07 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 HDi 140
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 HDi 140
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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
138 hp
Citroen C5 HDi 140
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 HDi 140
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 HDi 140
165 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 HDi 140
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 140
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 HDi 140
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
47 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 140
13 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
337 mi
Range
882 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
882 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 140
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).
102.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 140
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 HDi 140
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
