The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Volvo S60 D4 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 52,000
€ 36,000
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 D4.
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D4
54.9
68.5
76.3
58.4
73.5
82.6
68.5 in
Width
73.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
54.9 in
Height
58.4 in
107.3
176
109.3
182.5
176 in
Length
182.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D4
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3750 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
12.99 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D4
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
E5/1
Engine Code
D4204T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
179 hp
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
179 hp
Volvo S60 D4
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D4
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D4
165 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D4
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D4
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo S60 D4
13 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
337 mi
Range
1031 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
1031 mi
Volvo S60 D4
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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo S60 D4
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
814 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
