The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 34,000
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09) Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)
73.2
82.5
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)
110.8
188.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
188.1 in
Length
178 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4059 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
10.64 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
X7
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
201 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
325 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
20.19 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
28 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
400 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
525 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
172.8 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).
185.7 kWh
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
172.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data