The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 62,900

€ 42,800

€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Volvo V60 Cross Country T5.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
57.1
71.5
79.3
60.8
74.8
82.6
71.5 in
Width
74.8 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
57.1 in
Height
60.8 in
108.7
178.8
109.2
182.6
178.8 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
E91
Generation
F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N54-K30
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
242 hp
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
184 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.81 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.63 lb/hp
15.81 lb/hp
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
403 mi
Range
640 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
640 mi
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
125 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
183.8 kWh
125 kWh
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo V60 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft