The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo XC70 3.2 AWD Geartronic (07 - 08)
€ 102,500

€ 46,500

€ 102,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring is 3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 3.2.
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
57.2
73.2
81.1
63.1
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.2 in
Height
63.1 in
116.9
193.4
110.8
190.5
193.4 in
Length
190.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4065 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
10.7 %

General
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N63-M20
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
533 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
533 hp
235 hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
538 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
538 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 3.2
Performance
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
196 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 3.2
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8.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
8.54 lb/hp
17.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
25 mpg
21 mpg
Volvo XC70 3.2
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
453 mi
Range
382 mi
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
453 mi
382 mi
Volvo XC70 3.2
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
216 kWh
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
181.9 kWh
216 kWh
Volvo XC70 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
438 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Volvo XC70 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft