The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C6 3.0 V6 Automatic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 44,000
€ 95,400
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Citroen C6 3.0 V6 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5
57.6
73.2
82.1
57.8
72.7
80.6
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
114.2
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
114.2 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5
4169 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5007 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
5.09 %
General
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5
T
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.9 L / 142 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
208 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
208 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
214 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
214 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
▶ REPLAY
20.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
20.04 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
21 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
14 mpg
city
13 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
400 mi
Range
354 mi
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
400 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
212.1 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).
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).
233 kWh
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
212.1 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C6 3.0 V6
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
