The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 T4 (15 - 18)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 34,100
 Volvo S60 T4 (15 - 18) Volvo S60 T4
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T4.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4 (15 - 18)
73.5
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4 (15 - 18)
109.3
182.5
178.9 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.55 %
Volvo S60 T4 (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
E90
Generation
F
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
187 hp
Volvo S60 T4
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T4

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
183 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T4

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S60 T4
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
754 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
754 mi
Volvo S60 T4
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).
106.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo S60 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data