The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 B4 Geartronic (20 - ..)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 42,700
 Volvo S60 B4 Geartronic (20 - ..) Volvo S60 B4
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 8.5 inches shorter and 1.3 inches narrower.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B4
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.6
Blueprint Volvo S60 B4 Geartronic (20 - ..)
72.8
80.3
71.5 in
Width
72.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.6 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Volvo S60 B4 Geartronic (20 - ..)
113.1
187.4
178.9 in
Length
187.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B4
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3871 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.05 %
Volvo S60 B4 Geartronic (20 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B4
E90
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
194 hp
Volvo S60 B4
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 B4

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B4
183 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 B4

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
19.95 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 B4
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
583 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
583 mi
Volvo S60 B4
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo S60 B4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data