The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 T4 Geartronic (19 - 20)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 43,200
 Volvo S60 T4 Geartronic (19 - 20) Volvo S60 T4
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T4.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.6
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4 Geartronic (19 - 20)
72.8
80.3
71.3 in
Width
72.8 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.5 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4 Geartronic (19 - 20)
113.1
187.4
182.2 in
Length
187.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3697 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.45 %
Volvo S60 T4 Geartronic (19 - 20)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
F30
Generation
Z
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 automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
B4204T31
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
187 hp
Volvo S60 T4
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T4

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
190 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T4

▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T4
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
557 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
557 mi
Volvo S60 T4
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).
127 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo S60 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data