The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S60 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 34,400
 Volvo S60 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13) Volvo S60 D4
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D4.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13)
73.4
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Volvo S60 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13)
109.3
182.2
178.9 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
4.68 %
Volvo S60 D4 Geartronic (12 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
161 hp
Volvo S60 D4
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D4

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
174 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D4

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo S60 D4
16 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
771 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
771 mi
Volvo S60 D4
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
111 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo S60 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data