The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Volvo V60 T5 (10 - 13)

€ 53,800
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S Touring
€ 36,000
 Volvo V60 T5 (10 - 13) Volvo V60 T5
€ 53,800
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 Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 5 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Volvo V60 T5.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Volvo V60 T5
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
58.4
Blueprint Volvo V60 T5 (10 - 13)
73.4
82.6
68.5 in
Width
73.4 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
54.7 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Volvo V60 T5 (10 - 13)
109.3
182.2
176.3 in
Length
182.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
109.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Volvo V60 T5
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3691 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.1 %
Volvo V60 T5 (10 - 13)

General

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Volvo V60 T5
E46
Generation
F
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Volvo V60 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
B4204T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
237 hp
Volvo V60 T5
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V60 T5

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Volvo V60 T5
162 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V60 T5

▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
15.57 lb/hp
Volvo V60 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Volvo V60 T5
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V60 T5
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
521 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
521 mi
Volvo V60 T5
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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Volvo V60 T5
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Touring
Volvo V60 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft