The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 S Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 D3 AWD (10 - 12)
€ 97,900

€ 42,400

€ 97,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D3.
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
58.7
72.7
80.6
63.1
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
63.1 in
113.6
190.7
110.8
190.5
190.7 in
Length
190.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
4156 lb
Curb Weight
4259 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5269 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.44 %

General
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
N62-B44
Engine Code
D5244T5
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
523 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5 S Touring
523 hp
161 hp
Volvo XC70 D3
535 lb‑ft
at 4750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5 S Touring
535 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D3
Performance
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
194 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D3
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7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.45 lb/hp
ALPINA B5 S Touring
7.95 lb/hp
26.45 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B5 S Touring
19 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo XC70 D3
13 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
351 mi
Range
630 mi
ALPINA B5 S Touring
351 mi
630 mi
Volvo XC70 D3
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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA B5 S Touring
235 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo XC70 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
476 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5 S Touring
Volvo XC70 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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