The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Volvo S60 D3 Geartronic (12 - 13)
€ 52,000
€ 32,400
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘ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 15.7 cm shorter, 12.6 cm narrower and 8.9 cm lower than the Volvo S60 D3.
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
1395
1739
1939
1484
1865
2097
1739 mm
Width
1865 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2097 mm
1395 mm
Height
1484 mm
2725
4471
2776
4628
4471 mm
Length
4628 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2776 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1673 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg
Weight Difference:
193 kg
11.54 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
E46
Generation
F
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
D5204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo S60 D3
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
350 NM
Volvo S60 D3
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
165 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D3
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.49 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
12.49 kg/bhp
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo S60 D3
16 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 L
337 mi
Range
771 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
771 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).
111 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo S60 D3
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
