The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D4 (12 - 13)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 32,300
 Volvo S60 D4 (12 - 13) Volvo S60 D4
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 2.4 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D4.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D4 (12 - 13)
73.4
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.4 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Volvo S60 D4 (12 - 13)
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 D4
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3624 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %
Volvo S60 D4 (12 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
161 hp
Volvo S60 D4
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D4

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
186 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D4

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 D4
17 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
968 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
968 mi
Volvo S60 D4
Environmental Impact
181.9 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
181.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data