The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 33,900
€ 54,400
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 3.0 V6 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 3.0 V6
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 3.0 V6
ALPINA B3 3.3
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.33 %
General
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
ALPINA B3 3.3
X7
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
ALPINA B3 3.3
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
208 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
ALPINA B3 3.3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
19.08 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
22 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
420 mi
Range
337 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
420 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 3.0 V6
198.9 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
