The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Volvo S60 B4 Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 72,900

€ 42,700

€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Volvo S60 B4.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B4
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.6
72.8
80.3
71.3 in
Width
72.8 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.6 in
110.6
182.4
113.1
187.4
182.4 in
Length
187.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B4
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3871 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.89 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B4
F30
Generation
Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B4
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
194 hp
Volvo S60 B4
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 B4
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B4
190 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 B4
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8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
19.95 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 B4
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
472 mi
Range
583 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
583 mi
Volvo S60 B4
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo S60 B4
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1001 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data