The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 T4 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 33,300
 Volvo S60 T4 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo S60 T4
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T4.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
73.5
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.5 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 T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
109.3
182.5
182.2 in
Length
182.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3525 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.11 %
Volvo S60 T4 Powershift (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
F30
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
N55-R20
Engine Code
B4164T2
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
178 hp
Volvo S60 T4
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T4

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
190 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T4

▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
19.8 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T4
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
621 mi
Volvo S60 T4
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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data