The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (15 - 18)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 40,700
 Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (15 - 18) Volvo S60 D5
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D5.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (15 - 18)
73.5
82.6
71.5 in
Width
73.5 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 D5 Geartronic (15 - 18)
109.3
182.5
178.9 in
Length
182.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.49 %
Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N54-K30
Engine Code
D4204T11
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
222 hp
Volvo S60 D5
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
186 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
939 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
939 mi
Volvo S60 D5
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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
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