The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Citroen C5 THP 155 Automatic (10 - 14)
€ 52,000
€ 30,900
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 THP 155.
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 THP 155
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 THP 155
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4467 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.93 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 THP 155
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 THP 155
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
154 hp
Citroen C5 THP 155
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 THP 155
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 THP 155
165 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 THP 155
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Citroen C5 THP 155
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 THP 155
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
32 mpg
Citroen C5 THP 155
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
337 mi
Range
605 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
605 mi
Citroen C5 THP 155
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).
138.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Citroen C5 THP 155
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 THP 155
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
961 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
