The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 45,600
 Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..) Volvo S60 B5
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600

ⓘ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 B5.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B5
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.6
Blueprint Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
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 B5
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3871 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4872 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.89 %
Volvo S60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B5
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 B5
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
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
247 hp
Volvo S60 B5
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 B5

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B5
190 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 B5

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
15.67 lb/hp
Volvo S60 B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 B5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 B5
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
592 mi
Volvo S60 B5
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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Volvo S60 B5
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 B5
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