The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Volvo S60 T5 Geartronic (19 - 20)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,200
 Volvo S60 T5 Geartronic (19 - 20) Volvo S60 T5
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T5.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.6
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Geartronic (19 - 20)
72.8
80.3
71.3 in
Width
72.8 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Geartronic (19 - 20)
113.1
187.4
182.4 in
Length
187.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3697 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
5.78 %
Volvo S60 T5 Geartronic (19 - 20)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
B4204T26
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
247 hp
Volvo S60 T5
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T5

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
185 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
565 mi
Volvo S60 T5
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).
125 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
125 kWh
Volvo S60 T5
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 T5
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