The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Volvo V60 D4 Geartronic (13 - 13)

€ 56,200
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 36,600
Volvo V60 D4 Geartronic (13 - 13) Volvo V60 D4
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

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 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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo V60 D4 Geartronic (13 - 13)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Volvo V60 D4 Geartronic (13 - 13)
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
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3816 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
5.84 %
Volvo V60 D4 Geartronic (13 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D4
E46
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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 tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
161 hp
Volvo V60 D4
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 D4

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D4
156 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 D4

 REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Volvo V60 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D4
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V60 D4
14 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
862 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
862 mi
Volvo V60 D4
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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo V60 D4
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft