The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Volvo S60 B4 Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 50,900
€ 42,700
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 11.4 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Volvo S60 B4.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 B4
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.6
72.8
80.3
68.5 in
Width
72.8 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.9 in
Height
56.6 in
107.3
176
113.1
187.4
176 in
Length
187.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 B4
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3871 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
15.71 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 B4
E46
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 B4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
194 hp
Volvo S60 B4
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 B4
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 B4
162 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 B4
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
19.95 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 B4
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 B4
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
334 mi
Range
583 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
583 mi
Volvo S60 B4
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo S60 B4
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 B4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
