The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
€ 22,600
€ 72,900
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.1
73.2
82.5
56.3
71.3
79.2
73.2 in
Width
71.3 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
110.8
188.1
110.6
182.4
188.1 in
Length
182.4 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.05 %
General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
X7
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
559 mi
Range
409 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
409 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
172.4 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
