The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Volvo V60 T5 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
€ 52,700

€ 38,100

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Volvo V60 T5.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 T5
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
182.2
176.3 in
Length
182.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 T5
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3746 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.46 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 T5
E46
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 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 Touring
276 hp
237 hp
Volvo V60 T5
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 T5
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 T5
160 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V60 T5
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 T5
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V60 T5
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
332 mi
Range
508 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
508 mi
Volvo V60 T5
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).
155.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Volvo V60 T5
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










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