The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Volvo V60 B6 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 56,200

€ 54,600

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘ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 11.1 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V60 B6.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 B6
54.7
68.5
76.3
56.2
72.8
80.3
68.5 in
Width
72.8 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.7 in
Height
56.2 in
107.3
176.3
113.1
187.4
176.3 in
Length
187.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 B6
3594 lb
Curb Weight
4145 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.29 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 B6
E46
Generation
Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 B6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
296 hp
Volvo V60 B6
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 B6
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 B6
156 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V60 B6
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
14 lb/hp
Volvo V60 B6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 B6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo V60 B6
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
334 mi
Range
533 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
533 mi
Volvo V60 B6
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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo V60 B6
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 B6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










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