The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 39,200
 Volvo S60 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13) Volvo S60 D5
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same length, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 2.1 inches narrower and 3 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
73.4
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
55.5 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
109.3
182.2
182.2 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.25 %
Volvo S60 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
F30
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N55-R20
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
212 hp
Volvo S60 D5
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
190 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D5

▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
661 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
661 mi
Volvo S60 D5
Environmental Impact
144 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).
129.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data