The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 T5 Geartronic (19 - 20)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 46,200
 Volvo S60 T5 Geartronic (19 - 20) Volvo S60 T5
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,200

ⓘ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 T5
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.6
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Geartronic (19 - 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 T5 Geartronic (19 - 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 T5
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3697 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.45 %
Volvo S60 T5 Geartronic (19 - 20)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
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 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
B4204T26
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
247 hp
Volvo S60 T5
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T5

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
183 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
565 mi
Volvo S60 T5
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).
125 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
125 kWh
Volvo S60 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data