The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 47,200
 Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20) Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 8.5 inches shorter and 1.3 inches narrower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.6
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20)
72.8
80.3
71.5 in
Width
72.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.6 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20)
113.1
187.4
178.9 in
Length
187.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3697 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.45 %
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
E90
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
B4204T26
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
250 hp
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
174 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
14.79 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
565 mi
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
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).
125 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
125 kWh
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data