The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 30,600
 Volvo S60 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12) Volvo S60 T4F
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T4F.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4F
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
73.4
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.4 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 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)
109.3
182.2
178.9 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4F
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.98 %
Volvo S60 T4F (Ethanol) (11 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4F
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
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 T4F
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
B4164T2
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
178 hp
Volvo S60 T4F
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T4F

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4F
183 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T4F

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
19.57 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T4F

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4F
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo S60 T4F
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
473 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
473 mi
Volvo S60 T4F
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).
278.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
278.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T4F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T4F
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data