The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S60 T6 AWD Geartronic (10 - 13)
€ 61,800

€ 45,400

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 T6.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T6
56.6
71.5
79.3
58.4
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
108.7
178.9
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 T6
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3909 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.02 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T6
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T6
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
B6304T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
300 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
300 hp
Volvo S60 T6
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T6
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T6
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T6
▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
13.03 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T6
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
24 mpg
Volvo S60 T6
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
384 mi
Range
421 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
421 mi
Volvo S60 T6
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).
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).
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
Volvo S60 T6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data