The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 95,400
€ 59,400
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,400
ⓘ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 V8.
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 V8
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 V8
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3948 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.23 %
General
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 V8
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 V8
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S62-B44
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5950 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
311 hp
Volvo S80 V8
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 V8
Performance
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 V8
195 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 V8
▶ REPLAY
8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
12.69 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 V8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
354 mi
Range
365 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
365 mi
Volvo S80 V8
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).
225.5 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
225.5 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Volvo S80 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
