The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S80 3.2 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 95,400
€ 43,500
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 3.2.
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 3.2
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
Volvo S80 3.2
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3785 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.35 %
General
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 3.2
E60
Generation
AS
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 3.2
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S62-B44
Engine Code
B6324S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
235 hp
Volvo S80 3.2
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 3.2
Performance
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 3.2
195 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 3.2
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.11 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
16.11 lb/hp
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 3.2
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
22 mpg
Volvo S80 3.2
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
406 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
406 mi
Volvo S80 3.2
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).
202.8 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
202.8 kWh
Volvo S80 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
410 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 3.2
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
