The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. Volvo S60 T3 (13 - 15)
€ 72,900
€ 28,200
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T3.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T3
56.3
71.3
79.2
58.4
73.5
82.6
71.3 in
Width
73.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
56.3 in
Height
58.4 in
110.6
182.4
109.3
182.5
182.4 in
Length
182.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T3
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3468 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
7.74 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T3
F30
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T3
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
148 hp
Volvo S60 T3
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T3
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T3
190 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T3
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8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
23.43 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo S60 T3
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
472 mi
Range
768 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
768 mi
Volvo S60 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo S60 T3
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 T3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
