The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 VTi 120 EGS6 (10 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 25,000
€ 54,400
€ 25,000
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 VTi 120 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 VTi 120
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 VTi 120
ALPINA B3 3.3
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4449 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.84 %
General
Citroen C5 VTi 120
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 VTi 120
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Citroen C5 VTi 120
118 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Citroen C5 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Citroen C5 VTi 120
ALPINA B3 3.3
123 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C5 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Citroen C5 VTi 120
28.03 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 VTi 120
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Citroen C5 VTi 120
38 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
28 mpg
city
14 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
711 mi
Range
337 mi
Citroen C5 VTi 120
711 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 VTi 120
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
