The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V60 D4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 13)
€ 60,400

€ 39,100

€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 3.7 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Volvo V60 D4.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 D4
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
58.4 in
108.7
178.8
109.3
182.5
178.8 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 D4
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4103 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
7.31 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 D4
E91
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
D5244T17
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
161 hp
Volvo V60 D4
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 D4
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 D4
175 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V60 D4
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10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Volvo V60 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 D4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V60 D4
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
395 mi
Range
661 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
661 mi
Volvo V60 D4
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Volvo V60 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
747 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









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