The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Volvo S60 T4 (15 - 18)
€ 57,900
€ 34,100
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100
ⓘ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 4.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T4.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
56
71.5
79.3
58.4
73.5
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
178
109.3
182.5
178 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.43 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
N54-K20
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
187 hp
Volvo S60 T4
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T4
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
177 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T4
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S60 T4
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
400 mi
Range
754 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
754 mi
Volvo S60 T4
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).
106.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo S60 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
