The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Volvo S60 T3 Powershift (12 - 13)
€ 48,800
€ 29,800
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 6.2 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T3.
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T3
54.9
68.5
76.3
58.4
73.4
82.6
68.5 in
Width
73.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
54.9 in
Height
58.4 in
107.3
176
109.3
182.2
176 in
Length
182.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T3
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3523 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.25 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T3
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 T3
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T3
168 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 T3
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
23.8 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
359 mi
Range
612 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
612 mi
Volvo S60 T3
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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
