The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Volvo V60 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 52,700
€ 40,000
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 D4.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D4
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 D4
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3997 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
569 lb
14.24 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D4
E46
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S52-B33
Engine Code
D5244T12
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
179 hp
Volvo V60 D4
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 D4
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D4
160 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V60 D4
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
Volvo V60 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D4
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V60 D4
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
332 mi
Range
716 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
716 mi
Volvo V60 D4
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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo V60 D4
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft
