The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 HDi 165 (10 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 32,300

€ 61,200

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen C5 HDi 165 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Citroen C5 HDi 165
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.1
73.2
82.5
56
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 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 HDi 165
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3611 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4753 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.41 %

General
Citroen C5 HDi 165
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
X7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 HDi 165
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 165
161 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Citroen C5 HDi 165
251 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Citroen C5 HDi 165
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 HDi 165
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
22.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
Citroen C5 HDi 165
22.43 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 HDi 165
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Citroen C5 HDi 165
48 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
900 mi
Range
408 mi
Citroen C5 HDi 165
900 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
181.9 kWh
Citroen C5 HDi 165
100.7 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 HDi 165
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data