The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
€ 95,400
€ 38,300
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B5 S is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo S80 2.5FT.
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S80 2.5FT
57.8
72.7
80.6
58.8
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.8 in
Height
58.8 in
113.7
190.6
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S80 2.5FT
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
10.82 %
General
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S80 2.5FT
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S80 2.5FT
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
N62-B44
Engine Code
B5254T8
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
197 hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Performance
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S80 2.5FT
197 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 2.5FT
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7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
362 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
362 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Environmental Impact
233 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).
380.1 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
380.1 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S80 2.5FT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
