The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Volvo S60 D5 (13 - 15)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 35,600
 Volvo S60 D5 (13 - 15) Volvo S60 D5
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 D5.
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D5
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 (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 D5 (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 D5
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3680 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.13 %
Volvo S60 D5 (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D5
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 manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
E5/1
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
212 hp
Volvo S60 D5
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D5
168 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D5

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
15 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
939 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
939 mi
Volvo S60 D5
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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data