The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (10 - 11)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,100
 Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (10 - 11) Volvo S60 D5
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100

ⓘ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. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 0.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D5.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (10 - 11)
73.4
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (10 - 11)
109.3
182.2
182.4 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3710 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
5.45 %
Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
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 automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N55-R20
Engine Code
D5244T10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
202 hp
Volvo S60 D5
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
185 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D5

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.37 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
18.37 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
661 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
661 mi
Volvo S60 D5
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).
129.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data