The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S80 D5 (11 - 13)
€ 95,400

€ 41,000

€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 D5.
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 D5
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 D5
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.73 %

General
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 D5
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 D5
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S62-B44
Engine Code
D5244T15
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
212 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
212 hp
Volvo S80 D5
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 D5
Performance
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 D5
195 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 D5
▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.78 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
17.78 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 D5
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
13 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
946 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
946 mi
Volvo S80 D5
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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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