The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Volvo S60 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 33,900
 Volvo S60 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11) Volvo S60 2.0T
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 2.0T.
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 2.0T
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo S60 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11)
73.4
82.6
68.5 in
Width
73.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
54.9 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Volvo S60 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11)
109.3
182.2
176 in
Length
182.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 2.0T
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.36 %
Volvo S60 2.0T Powershift Geartronic (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 2.0T
E46
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 2.0T
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
B4204T6
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
200 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
200 hp
Volvo S60 2.0T
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 2.0T

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 2.0T
165 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 2.0T

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
18 lb/hp
Volvo S60 2.0T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 2.0T
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo S60 2.0T
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
501 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
501 mi
Volvo S60 2.0T
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo S60 2.0T
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 2.0T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data