The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V60 Recharge T8 Polestar Engineered AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 60,400

€ 67,700

€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 8.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V60 Recharge T8.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
57.1
71.5
79.3
56.2
72.8
80.3
71.5 in
Width
72.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178.8
113.1
187.4
178.8 in
Length
187.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4610 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5556 lb

Weight Difference:
807 lb
17.51 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
E91
Generation
Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
N54-K20
Engine Code
B4204T48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
399 hp
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
494 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
175 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V60 Recharge T8
▶ REPLAY
10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
11.55 lb/hp
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
112 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
112 mpg
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
17 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
395 mi
Range
1775 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
1775 mi
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
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).
39.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
39.8 kWh
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 Recharge T8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









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