The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 2.0 16V (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 25,900
€ 52,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 2.0 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 12.1 inches longer, 4.8 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
ALPINA B3 S
57.1
73.2
82.5
54.9
68.5
76.3
73.2 in
Width
68.5 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.1 in
Height
54.9 in
110.8
188.1
107.3
176
188.1 in
Length
176 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
ALPINA B3 S
3519 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4548 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.28 %
General
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
ALPINA B3 S
X7
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
138 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
148 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
ALPINA B3 S
130 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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25.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
25.5 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
28 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
525 mi
Range
337 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
525 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
219.8 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
159.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
