The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Volvo S60 D5 AWD Geartronic (10 - 11)
€ 57,900
€ 38,600
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 10.8 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 6.2 cm lower than the Volvo S60 D5.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
1422
1817
2015
1484
1865
2097
1817 mm
Width
1865 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2097 mm
1422 mm
Height
1484 mm
2760
4520
2776
4628
4520 mm
Length
4628 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2776 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1760 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
6.53 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
E90
Generation
F
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N54-K20
Engine Code
D5244T10
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
202 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
202 bhp
Volvo S60 D5
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
420 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
420 NM
Volvo S60 D5
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
177 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D5
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.71 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
8.71 kg/bhp
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
400 mi
Range
612 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
612 mi
Volvo S60 D5
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
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).
139.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
