The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) vs. Volvo S90 B5 Diesel AWD Automatic (20 - ..)
€ 95,400
€ 57,800
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800
ⓘ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 is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Volvo S90 B5 Diesel.
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
57.8
72.7
80.6
56.8
74
79.5
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56.8 in
113.7
190.6
115.8
195.4
190.6 in
Length
195.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4030 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
1.81 %
General
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
E60
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
V8 gasoline engine with centrifugal compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S62-B44
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B5
493 hp
232 hp
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B5
516 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Performance
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
195 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
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8.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.37 lb/hp
ALPINA B5
8.03 lb/hp
17.37 lb/hp
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B5
19 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
13 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
354 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA B5
354 mi
690 mi
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
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).
111 kWh
ALPINA B5
233 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
473 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B5
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
