The Comparative Analysis :

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (10 - 14) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 42,100
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (10 - 14) Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 42,100
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 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP 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 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
57.1
Blueprint Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (10 - 14)
73.2
82.5
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
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 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (10 - 14)
110.8
188.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
188.1 in
Length
178.9 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4059 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5018 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP Automatic (10 - 14)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
10.64 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
V6 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
238 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
238 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
17.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
17.05 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
33 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
613 mi
Range
408 mi
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
613 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
181.9 kWh
Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
148.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Citroen C5 V6 HDi 240 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data