The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 40,700
 Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (15 - 18) Volvo S60 D5
€ 72,900
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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D5.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (15 - 18)
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 D5
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.05 %
Volvo S60 D5 Geartronic (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
F30
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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)
N55-B30
Engine Code
D4204T11
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
222 hp
Volvo S60 D5
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5

Performance

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

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 D5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
939 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
939 mi
Volvo S60 D5
Environmental Impact
172.4 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
172.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data