The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 97,900

€ 39,700

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 Touring is 1.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 T4.
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Volvo V70 T4
58.7
72.7
80.6
60.9
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.9 in
113.6
190.7
110.9
189.5
190.7 in
Length
189.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Volvo V70 T4
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3823 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
8.01 %

General
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Volvo V70 T4
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Volvo V70 T4
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N62-B44
Engine Code
B4164T2
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
ALPINA B5 S Touring
523 hp
178 hp
Volvo V70 T4
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
ALPINA B5 S Touring
535 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T4
Performance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Volvo V70 T4
194 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 T4
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7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.48 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
7.95 lb/hp
21.48 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
19 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V70 T4
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
351 mi
Range
604 mi
ALPINA B5 S Touring
351 mi
604 mi
Volvo V70 T4
Environmental Impact
235 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).
136.5 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
235 kWh
136.5 kWh
Volvo V70 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Volvo V70 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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