The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 50,900

€ 35,800

€ 50,900
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 16.4 cm shorter, 12.7 cm narrower and 8.9 cm lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D3
1395
1739
1939
1484
1866
2097
1739 mm
Width
1866 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2097 mm
1395 mm
Height
1484 mm
2725
4471
2776
4635
4471 mm
Length
4635 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2776 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D3
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1679 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
199 kg
11.85 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D3
E46
Generation
F
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D3
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
D4204T9
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo S60 D3
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
320 NM
Volvo S60 D3
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D3
162 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D3
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5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.36 kg/bhp
11.34 kg/bhp
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
66 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
16 mpg
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
71 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 L
334 mi
Range
982 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
982 mi
Volvo S60 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
431 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data