The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Volvo S60 D3 (12 - 13)
€ 52,000
€ 30,300
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 D3.
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
54.9
68.5
76.3
58.4
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
107.3
176
109.3
182.2
176 in
Length
182.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3624 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
9.99 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
E46
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
134 hp
Volvo S60 D3
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D3
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
165 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
27.04 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
13 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
337 mi
Range
968 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
968 mi
Volvo S60 D3
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
