The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 18)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,800
 Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 18) Volvo S60 D3
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D3
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 18)
109.3
182.5
178.9 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D3
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3702 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.03 %
Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D3
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
D4204T9
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 D3
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D3
177 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D3

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
17 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
982 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
982 mi
Volvo S60 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data