The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 52,000
€ 50,300
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘ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 6.5 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 3.5 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance.
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
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 T6 Polestar Performance
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.69 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
E46
Generation
F
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
E5/1
Engine Code
B4204T9
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
306 hp
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
12.5 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
337 mi
Range
613 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
613 mi
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T6 Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
