The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 12)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 30,400
 Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 12) Volvo S60 DRIVe
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘ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 DRIVe
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 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 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 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 DRIVe
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3567 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
7.81 %
Volvo S60 DRIVe Powershift Geartronic (12 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 DRIVe
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 dual clutch 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
N55-R20
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
113 hp
Volvo S60 DRIVe
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 DRIVe

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 DRIVe
190 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 DRIVe

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 DRIVe
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
968 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
968 mi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data