The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 T6 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 67,900
€ 49,000
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘ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 T6.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T6
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 T6
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3862 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
3.83 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T6
F30
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T6
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
B6304T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
300 hp
at 5600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
300 hp
Volvo S60 T6
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T6
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T6
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T6
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9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
12.87 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
24 mpg
Volvo S60 T6
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
490 mi
Range
427 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
427 mi
Volvo S60 T6
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).
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
187.5 kWh
Volvo S60 T6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
