The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V60 T5 (10 - 13)
€ 63,400

€ 36,000

€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.4 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo V60 T5.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 T5
57.7
71.5
79.3
58.4
73.4
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
178.8
109.3
182.2
178.8 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 T5
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
8.28 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 T5
E91
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
B4204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
237 hp
Volvo V60 T5
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 T5
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 T5
173 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 T5
▶ REPLAY
11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
15.57 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 T5
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V60 T5
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
384 mi
Range
521 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
521 mi
Volvo V60 T5
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
151.6 kWh
Volvo V60 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft