The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Volvo V60 T4F Powershift Geartronic (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
€ 69,700

€ 34,200

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 Touring is 0.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Volvo V60 T4F.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 T4F
56.3
71.3
79.2
58.4
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
110.6
182.4
109.3
182.2
182.4 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 T4F
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3668 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
256 lb
6.52 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 T4F
F31
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Volvo V60 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 Touring
404 hp
178 hp
Volvo V60 T4F
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 T4F
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 T4F
186 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V60 T4F
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.71 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T4F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 T4F
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo V60 T4F
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
484 mi
Range
434 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
434 mi
Volvo V60 T4F
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
304.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
304.2 kWh
Volvo V60 T4F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 T4F
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft











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