The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Volvo V60 D3 (15 - 18)
€ 52,700

€ 35,300

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Volvo V60 D3.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D3
54.7
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
54.7 in
Height
58.4 in
107.3
176.3
109.3
182.5
176.3 in
Length
182.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D3
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.18 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D3
E46
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 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 Touring
276 hp
148 hp
Volvo V60 D3
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 D3
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D3
160 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 D3
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
24.95 lb/hp
Volvo V60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D3
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo V60 D3
13 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
332 mi
Range
1031 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
1031 mi
Volvo V60 D3
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V60 D3
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft