The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (13 - 13)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 38,500
 Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (13 - 13) Volvo S60 T5
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500

ⓘ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 T5.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (13 - 13)
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 T5 Powershift (13 - 13)
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 T5
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.72 %
Volvo S60 T5 Powershift (13 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
E90
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
B4204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
237 hp
Volvo S60 T5
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T5

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
186 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T5
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo S60 T5
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
522 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
522 mi
Volvo S60 T5
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).
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
Volvo S60 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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