The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 32,700
 Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Volvo S60 T4F
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 0.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T4F.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4F
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
73.4
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.4 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
109.3
182.2
182.4 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4F
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.28 %
Volvo S60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4F
F30
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4F
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 T4F
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 T4F

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4F
188 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T4F

▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
19.79 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4F

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4F
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S60 T4F
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
443 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
443 mi
Volvo S60 T4F
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).
297.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
297.9 kWh
Volvo S60 T4F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data