The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 27,700
 Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13) Volvo S60 T3
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 T3
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13)
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 T3 (10 - 13)
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 T3
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3486 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
9.92 %
Volvo S60 T3 (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T3
F30
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T3
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 T3
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T3
190 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T3

▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
718 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
718 mi
Volvo S60 T3
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).
109.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data