The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,500
 Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13) Volvo S60 T5
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 T5
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 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 T5 Powershift (10 - 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 T5
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.1 %
Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
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 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
B4204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
237 hp
Volvo S60 T5
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T5

Performance

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

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
514 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
514 mi
Volvo S60 T5
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).
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo S60 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data