The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 22,600
€ 57,900
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 1.8 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.1
73.2
82.5
56
71.5
79.3
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56 in
110.8
188.1
108.7
178
188.1 in
Length
178 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.64 %
General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
X7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
559 mi
Range
400 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
185.7 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
