The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 67,900

€ 60,000

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
55.5
71.3
79.2
56.6
72.8
80.3
71.3 in
Width
72.8 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.5 in
Height
56.6 in
110.6
182.2
113.1
187.4
182.2 in
Length
187.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4478 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
763 lb
17.04 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
F30
Generation
Z
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
N55-R20
Engine Code
B4204T48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
399 hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
494 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
11.22 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
131 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
131 mpg
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
23 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
490 mi
Range
2071 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
2071 mi
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine 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).
34.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
34.1 kWh
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data