The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 31,700
 Volvo S60 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo S60 D3
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 2.1 inches narrower and 3 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D3
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 (10 - 12)
73.4
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
55.5 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 (10 - 12)
109.3
182.2
182.2 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D3
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.28 %
Volvo S60 D3 (10 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D3
F30
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
161 hp
Volvo S60 D3
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D3
190 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D3

▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
22.53 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
785 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
785 mi
Volvo S60 D3
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data