The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Volvo S60 T2 Geartronic (15 - 18)
€ 48,800
€ 28,700
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 T2.
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T2
54.9
68.5
76.3
58.4
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
107.3
176
109.3
182.5
176 in
Length
182.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T2
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3598 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.15 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T2
E46
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T2
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
B4154T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
120 hp
Volvo S60 T2
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T2
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T2
168 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T2
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T2
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo S60 T2
15 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
359 mi
Range
728 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
728 mi
Volvo S60 T2
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Volvo S60 T2
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
