The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 48,800
€ 60,000
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 11.4 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance.
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.6
72.8
80.3
68.5 in
Width
72.8 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.9 in
Height
56.6 in
107.3
176
113.1
187.4
176 in
Length
187.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
3197 lb
Curb Weight
4478 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
1281 lb
28.61 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
E46
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
E5/1
Engine Code
B4204T48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
399 hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
494 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
11.22 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
131 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
131 mpg
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
15 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
359 mi
Range
2071 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
2071 mi
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
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).
34.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
34.1 kWh
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
