The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Volvo S60 DRIVe (11 - 12)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 28,300
 Volvo S60 DRIVe (11 - 12) Volvo S60 DRIVe
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 0.2 inches longer, 2.1 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Volvo S60 DRIVe.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 DRIVe
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 DRIVe (11 - 12)
73.4
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.4 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 DRIVe (11 - 12)
109.3
182.2
182.4 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 DRIVe
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3503 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
421 lb
10.73 %
Volvo S60 DRIVe (11 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 DRIVe
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 manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
113 hp
Volvo S60 DRIVe
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 DRIVe

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 DRIVe
187 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 DRIVe

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 DRIVe
19 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
968 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
968 mi
Volvo S60 DRIVe
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 DRIVe
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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