The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine AWD Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 95,400
€ 69,200
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B5 S is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine.
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine
57.8
72.7
80.6
56.8
74
79.5
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56.8 in
113.7
190.6
115.8
195.4
190.6 in
Length
195.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4619 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
14.31 %
General
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine
E60
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
N62-B44
Engine Code
B4204T35
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
523 hp
402 hp
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
ALPINA B5 S
535 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine
Performance
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine
197 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine
▶ REPLAY
7.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.49 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S
7.57 lb/hp
11.49 lb/hp
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
118 mpg
ALPINA B5 S
19 mpg
118 mpg
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine
13 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
354 mi
Range
1864 mi
ALPINA B5 S
354 mi
1864 mi
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine
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).
37.8 kWh
ALPINA B5 S
233 kWh
37.8 kWh
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
74 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
