The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 2.0 16V Automatic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 27,600
€ 50,900
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 3.3.
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
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 3.3
3655 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
10.72 %
General
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
X7
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
138 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
148 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
148 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
26.49 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
26 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
19 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
496 mi
Range
334 mi
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
496 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
221.6 kWh
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
168.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 2.0 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
