The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 34,000
 Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09) Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000

ⓘ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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP.
ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)
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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)
110.8
188.1
176 in
Length
188.1 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
3263 lb
Curb Weight
4059 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5093 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
796 lb
19.61 %
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
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 automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
201 hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
165 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.19 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
20.19 lb/hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
28 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
525 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
525 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
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).
172.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
172.8 kWh
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data