The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Volvo V60 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
€ 56,200

€ 41,200

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 D5.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D5
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 D5
3594 lb
Curb Weight
4015 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
421 lb
10.49 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D5
E46
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S52-B33
Engine Code
D5244T15
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
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
212 hp
Volvo V60 D5
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 D5
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D5
156 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V60 D5
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
18.94 lb/hp
Volvo V60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D5
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V60 D5
14 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
334 mi
Range
651 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
651 mi
Volvo V60 D5
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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo V60 D5
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Volvo V60 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










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