The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 47,800

€ 35,800

€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D3
54.9
68.5
76.3
58.4
73.5
82.6
68.5 in
Width
73.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
54.9 in
Height
58.4 in
107.3
176
109.3
182.5
176 in
Length
182.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D3
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3702 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
13.64 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D3
E46
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
D4204T9
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 D3
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D3
165 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D3
▶ REPLAY
11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
15 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
362 mi
Range
982 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
982 mi
Volvo S60 D3
Environmental Impact
204.5 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data