The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 67,900

€ 41,300

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
55.5
71.3
79.2
58.4
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
110.6
182.2
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 T5 Polestar Performance
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.5 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
250 hp
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
190 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
490 mi
Range
682 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
682 mi
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
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).
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).
117.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
117.5 kWh
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data