The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (13 - 13)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 38,500
 Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (13 - 13) Volvo S60 T5
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 T5.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (13 - 13)
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 T5 Powershift (13 - 13)
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 T5
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.72 %
Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (13 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
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 dual clutch 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
N54-K20
Engine Code
B4204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
237 hp
Volvo S60 T5
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T5

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
177 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
522 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
522 mi
Volvo S60 T5
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).
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo S60 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data