The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 3.0 V6 Automatic (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 33,900

€ 64,200

€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200
ⓘ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 9.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.1
73.2
82.5
56.6
71.5
79.3
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56.6 in
110.8
188.1
108.7
178.9
188.1 in
Length
178.9 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.49 %

General
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
X7
Generation
E90
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
208 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
19.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
19.08 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
22 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
420 mi
Range
391 mi
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
420 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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).
189.4 kWh
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
198.9 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 3.0 V6
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data