The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S60 T2 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 58,800
€ 28,700
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 T2.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T2
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
178.9
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 T2
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3598 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.8 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T2
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 automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T2
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
B4154T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
120 hp
Volvo S60 T2
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T2
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T2
177 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T2
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T2
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo S60 T2
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
400 mi
Range
728 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
728 mi
Volvo S60 T2
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).
109.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
Volvo S60 T2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
