The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Volvo S60 D5 AWD Geartronic (11 - 13)
€ 52,000
€ 39,200
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 D5.
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D5
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 D5
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.9 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D5
E46
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
E5/1
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
212 hp
Volvo S60 D5
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 D5
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D5
165 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 D5
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D5
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo S60 D5
13 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
337 mi
Range
661 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
661 mi
Volvo S60 D5
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).
129.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
Volvo S60 D5
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
