The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (13 - 15)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 37,700
 Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo S60 D5
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D5.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (13 - 15)
73.5
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (13 - 15)
109.3
182.5
182.4 in
Length
182.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.61 %
Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
F30
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N55-B30
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
212 hp
Volvo S60 D5
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
187 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D5

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.47 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
17.47 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
19 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
716 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
716 mi
Volvo S60 D5
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data