The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S60 DRIVe (11 - 12)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 28,300
 Volvo S60 DRIVe (11 - 12) Volvo S60 DRIVe
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 DRIVe.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 DRIVe
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 DRIVe (11 - 12)
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 DRIVe (11 - 12)
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 DRIVe
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3503 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
9.46 %
Volvo S60 DRIVe (11 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 DRIVe
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 manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
113 hp
Volvo S60 DRIVe
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 DRIVe

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 DRIVe
174 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 DRIVe

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 DRIVe
16 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
968 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
968 mi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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