The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 59,000
 Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,000

ⓘ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 11.4 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine.
ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.6
Blueprint Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
72.8
80.3
68.5 in
Width
72.8 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.9 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
113.1
187.4
176 in
Length
187.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
3263 lb
Curb Weight
4478 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
1215 lb
27.14 %
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
E46
Generation
Z
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 T8 Twin Engine
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
E5/1
Engine Code
B4204T34
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
387 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
387 hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
472 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
472 lb‑ft
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
131 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
131 mpg
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
13 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
2071 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
2071 mi
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
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).
34.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
34.1 kWh
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1034 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data