The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09)

€ 95,400
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 37,900
 Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09) Volvo S80 2.5T
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B5 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 2.5T.
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 2.5T
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09)
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 2.5T
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
10.82 %
Volvo S80 2.5T (06 - 09)

General

ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 2.5T
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 2.5T
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
S62-B44
Engine Code
B5254T8
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
197 hp
Volvo S80 2.5T
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 2.5T

Performance

ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 2.5T
195 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5T

▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5T

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 2.5T
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5T
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
354 mi
Range
468 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
468 mi
Volvo S80 2.5T
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).
176.2 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
176.2 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
359 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 2.5T
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