The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 D4 Geartronic (13 - 15)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,000
 Volvo S60 D4 Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo S60 D4
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D4.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D4 Geartronic (13 - 15)
73.5
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.5 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 D4 Geartronic (13 - 15)
109.3
182.5
182.2 in
Length
182.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3750 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.08 %
Volvo S60 D4 Geartronic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N55-R20
Engine Code
D4204T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
179 hp
Volvo S60 D4
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D4

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
190 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D4

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo S60 D4
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
1031 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
1031 mi
Volvo S60 D4
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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo S60 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
814 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data