The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP Automatic (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
€ 47,100

€ 95,400

€ 47,100
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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B5
4290 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5148 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
7.76 %

General
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B5
T
Generation
E60
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 C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B5
V6 diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
201 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
325 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
325 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5
Performance
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
21.34 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
27 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
20 mpg
city
13 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
514 mi
Range
354 mi
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
514 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
179 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 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
179 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
370 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C6 V6 HDi 205 Biturbo FAP
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data