The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Volvo V60 B5 Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 53,800
€ 45,400
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.1 inches shorter, 4.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V60 B5.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Volvo V60 B5
54.7
68.5
76.3
56.2
72.8
80.3
68.5 in
Width
72.8 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
54.7 in
Height
56.2 in
107.3
176.3
113.1
187.4
176.3 in
Length
187.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
113.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Volvo V60 B5
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3918 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
12.48 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Volvo V60 B5
E46
Generation
Z
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Volvo V60 B5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
247 hp
Volvo V60 B5
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 B5
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Volvo V60 B5
162 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V60 B5
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
Volvo V60 B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Volvo V60 B5
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V60 B5
13 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
332 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
592 mi
Volvo V60 B5
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Volvo V60 B5
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Volvo V60 B5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1021 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.8 cu ft
