The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Volvo S60 T5 (10 - 13)
€ 50,900
€ 34,400
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400
ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T5.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 T5
54.9
68.5
76.3
58.4
73.4
82.6
68.5 in
Width
73.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
54.9 in
Height
58.4 in
107.3
176
109.3
182.2
176 in
Length
182.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 T5
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3565 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.47 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 T5
E46
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
B4204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
237 hp
Volvo S60 T5
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T5
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 T5
162 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T5
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
334 mi
Range
527 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
527 mi
Volvo S60 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T5
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Volvo S60 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
