The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Volvo S60 D2 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 50,900
€ 31,700
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D2.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D2
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 D2
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3702 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
439 lb
11.86 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D2
E46
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D2
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
118 hp
Volvo S60 D2
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D2
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D2
162 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D2
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.37 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
31.37 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D2
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo S60 D2
13 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
334 mi
Range
1006 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
1006 mi
Volvo S60 D2
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).
86.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo S60 D2
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D2
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
