The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 32,900
 Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo S60 D3
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
73.5
82.6
68.5 in
Width
73.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
54.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
109.3
182.5
176 in
Length
182.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3666 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4654 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
12.82 %
Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
E46
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
134 hp
Volvo S60 D3
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
168 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D3

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
27.36 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
15 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
880 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
880 mi
Volvo S60 D3
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data