The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 D4 (12 - 13)
€ 95,400

€ 37,200

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘ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 D4.
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S80 D4
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 D4
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.56 %

General
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S80 D4
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S80 D4
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
N62-B44
Engine Code
D5204T3
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
161 hp
Volvo S80 D4
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D4
Performance
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S80 D4
197 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D4
▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
23.21 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S80 D4
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo S80 D4
13 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
1012 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
1012 mi
Volvo S80 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo S80 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S80 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data